Author Michael Fox makes a striking connection between the worlds of baseball and business in this inspirational exploration of the power of mentorship.

As a child, Fox watched his father coach and mentor both young talents who aspired to play Major League Baseball and living legends of the sport. He didn’t realize it then, but the players were teaching him how to reach your goals in life while the coaches were showing him the traits of a trusted advisor.

In Lifelong Mentorship: Touching All the Bases, Fox applies those home-field lessons to big-league business. He illustrates the mutual power of the mentor-mentee relationship through incisive tales of leadership acumen and vivid memories of growing up at the feet of giants like Willie Mays and Bobby Bonds. and. Covering the bases from mentoring’s long-term benefits to its role in hiring and retention, Fox uses his five CLIPS tools—communication, leadership, intellectual curiosity, presence, and subject-matter expertise—to explain and celebrate the art of giving and receiving guidance.

Perfect for professionals looking to reach their own goals or help colleagues attain theirs—and for baseball fans who like to connect sports to their work—Lifelong Mentorship is a vital meditation on how to be a good mentor and mentee. Discover how to unleash your potential like the pros, whether your arena is the boardroom or the ballpark.