Perspectives & Resources
Finding the Leader Within
Self-mentorship was defined by Dr. Marsha Carr (2015) as the process of taking control of your own self-development by discovering the leader within. It is not intended to replace a traditional mentoring program, but it can be an alternative path to self-development which allows you to continue expanding your leadership skills. Self-mentoring requires a willingness to take responsibility for self-growth by determining areas of strength and goals for improvement by being honest with yourself about where you are and where you want to go. (Carr, 2015).
The resources and materials included in this section are designed to help you explore self-mentoring and learn how you can become the leader you and your students deserve!
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Information covered in this section includes comparing and contrasting mentoring and self-mentoring, how self-mentoring may be beneficial to you, self-mentorship levels, and strategies to help you get started with becoming a self-mentor. Begin your learning journey and explore the topic of Mentoring vs. Self-Mentoring by clicking on the first button below on the left. Have your notetaking sheet ready to record your thoughts as you move through each of the four Perspectives and Resources sections below.
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In the video below you will meet education researcher and self-mentoring expert, Dr. Marsha L. Carr. You will hear more about the connection between self-mentoring and the potential for building leadership capacity. Next, you will explore more about the self-mentorship process, potential benefits, and strategies for implementation.