Rural agriculture retailers, or those engaged in the production of food, fiber, and fuel, are pressed to find just-in-time solutions for continual learning with their adult employees, specifically millennials, the generation who will assume future leadership roles. Adult educators in rural settings, or lower populated areas, are encountering rapid…

This paper explores, from a practical perspective, the role, and potential outcomes of the "We Hear, We Speak" (WHWS) learning community in supporting international women faculty and promoting their personal and professional growth. Grounded in the principles of relational cultural theory (RCT), the WHWS community embodies the core…

Amidst ongoing racist violence in the United States, this article will recognize workplace-based efforts to act against racially motivated discrimination targeted at the Black community. More specifically, this article will examine anti-racist initiatives in the workplace by connecting these efforts to broader discussions of human rights,…

Developing online educators can be enhanced by applying models of skill acquisition and online learning practices with mentoring for skill development. These practices and processes are rooted in understanding the foundational role of self-direction in online professional development.

This article describes a research-based and developmentally informed model of reflective practice for mentoring in the context of leadership development. The event path model of professional reflection helps individuals and organizations move to a more postindustrial model of leadership, improving the self-efficacy and agency of those involved.

Mentoring can help leaders to develop a critical consciousness which incorporates a critical analysis that fosters understanding of structural and institutional stances that impact social determinants of health, access to healthcare, and health outcomes.

This article showcases the voices of eight doctoral students and graduates, from two different universities and doctoral programs, who participated in peer mentoring through their communities of practice that were formed to support their learning and development.

Adult education leaders need to provide visionary and ethical leadership while advocating for the field of adult education. Thus, mentoring concepts might assist in developing leaders in adult education formal and informal contexts.

This article describes three programs which provide formal student engagement training and leadership opportunity with adult basic education learners.

Embracing diversity and demonstrating equitable and inclusive practices are critical components for mentoring relationships for leadership development.

Although LGBTQ+ persons are one of the largest minority groups in the workforce, little has been written on the most helpful way to mentor them for leadership. We present a model of relational mentoring based on mentor critical awareness of their own intersected identities and sharing vulnerabilities.

Mentoring for leader development is a key component for the success of our nation's military. Along with a brief historical overview, this chapter explores a variety of mentorship practices, applications, and themes across the ranks and services.

Considerations for future research and practice are presented as we progress forward in recognizing the benefits of mentoring and the significance in the learning that occurs as we develop leaders in adult and continuing education contexts.

This article presents an unofficial case study of effective mentoring. It tells the story of Patricia Cranton as a mentor for the author, describing specific characteristics and activities that were particularly beneficial for his development as a scholar.

This article explores the intersection of mentorship as it concerns the leadership experiences and development of Black men and women in senior leadership in higher education.