Athena rising: how and why men should mentor women

Increasingly, new employees and junior members of any profession are encouraged - sometimes stridently - to 'find a mentor'.

Four decades of research reveals that the effects of mentorship can be profound and enduring; strong mentoring relationships have the capacity to transform individuals and entire organizations. Organizations that retain and promote top talent - both female and male - are more likely to thrive.

But the mentoring landscape is unequal. Evidence consistently shows that women face more barriers in securing mentorships than men, and when they do find a mentor, they may reap a narrower range of both career and psychological benefits. 'Athena Rising' is a book for men about how to mentor women deliberately and effectively.