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9: Passing the Torch of Success: Becoming a Mentor–Leader

DOI:

10.1891/9780826106902.0009

Abstract

This chapter talks about becoming a mentor-leader: Beliefs and behaviors, mentoring across cultures and generations, and mentor as Pygmalion: Believing in potential and expecting success. Nurses can learn leadership by observing good leaders, mentors, and role models; studying leadership theories and research; testing leadership behaviors through work and professional association activities; and using reflective learning to develop and fine-tune nurse’s behaviors. Mentor-leaders are present in every cultural and ethnic group and in every generation. Global, cross-cultural, and cross-generational mentoring occur when nurses are open and receptive to learning from each other and are willing to share their unique perspectives and skills. The nursing profession has an impressive track record of global collaboration and mentorship. Through mentor bonds that break down global and cultural boundaries, nurses have unprecedented opportunities for driving change in health and nursing around the world.