Don't Be the Exception, Change the Rule: A Guide for Mentoring Young Men of Color: A Guide for Mentoring Young Men of Color - Softcover

Mendenhall, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0578607107 ISBN 13: 9780578607108

Publisher: Alpha Visionary Investments, LLC, 2019

Synopsis

Seasoned mentor, teacher, coach and former NFL player Walter Mendenhall shares tips, anecdotes, and best practices for inspiring young men of color to overcome unique societal hurdles and fulfill their potential. Mendenhall draws on his and other mentors' experiences to help current and prospective mentors navigate this often rocky terrain so that both the young men and the mentoring relationships are more likely to succeed.

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About the Author

Despite being diagnosed with a learning disability at the age of five. Walter accomplished his lifelong dream of making it to the NFL, playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, and Cincinnati Bengals, Mendehalls desire to educate young minority males prompted him to walk away from football to pursue his passion for teaching the next generation of leaders. Mendenhall founded the Male Mogul Initiative which is a social enterprise that seeks to positively transform the way young men live and lead in their communities through leadership, entrepreneurship, & workforce development. The Male Mogul has produced over 1200 participants and provided 200 plus jobs to young men in Chicago. In 2022, the Male Mogul Initiative received the coveted Chicago Innovation Award. Born in Chicago, IL. Walter graduated from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana with a Bachelors in Sociology and African American Studies. Mendenhall then pursued his Master's degree in Education and Social Sciences. Walter is currently a Ph.D. Candidate in Organizational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. Walter's previous work experience includes being a Lead Consultant and Assistant Fund manager for Kyrie Irving's (NBA Player) Kai-11 fund, Business Coach & Access to Capital Manager for Sunshine Enterprises, Co-Fund Manager of the Chicago Community Micro Equity Fund and a Member of the of the National Small Business Association Leadership council. To broaden his reach, Walter began touring the country speaking at national conferences and various universities and has worked with organizations and institutions such as; Obama Foundation, Nike, NFL, Young Entrepreneur Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, University of Illinois, and others.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Visionary Investments, LLC
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0578607107
• ISBN 13: 9780578607108
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 106