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There's a Mentor in You by Melvin Williams Sr.

There’s a Mentor in You: Your Small Actions of Belief Make a Difference in a Life is a professional development and leadership resource by Melvin Williams Sr. The Expanded Edition includes The Mentor’s Field Guide for educators, counselors, corrections, reentry, workforce, healthcare, and leadership teams, with Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook formats on Amazon.

Cover of There's a Mentor in You, Expanded Edition, by Melvin Williams Sr.: a mentor with his hand on a young man's shoulder as they look at the Philadelphia skyline at sunrise.

The Book

There's a Mentor in You

A Professional Development and Leadership Resource for Professionals Who Change Lives

What if the most ordinary moment of your workday was actually changing a life? Through personal stories, professional insights, and a practical mentorship framework, There's a Mentor In You helps professionals understand the lasting impact they have on the people they serve.

Whether you are an educator, correctional professional, counselor, workforce practitioner, healthcare provider, coach, or community leader, this book will challenge you to rethink your influence and provide practical tools for strengthening it.

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“One small act of belief outlives every program you'll ever build.”

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Book Details

What you hold is a field guide for the people who save lives daily.

Inside is a true story of resilience paired with seventeen mentor practices you can use Monday morning. Written for educators, counselors, coaches, and anyone who believes in young people before they believe in themselves.

Author
Melvin Williams Sr.
Subtitle
Your Small Actions of Belief Make a Difference in a Life
Formats
Kindle, paperback, hardcover, audiobook
Publisher
Independently published

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Book FAQ

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What is There's a Mentor in You about?

It's a professional development and leadership resource for professionals who change lives, built around a practical mentorship framework and the Mentor's Field Guide. It shows educators, counselors, and leaders how small acts of belief save lives — and gives them tools to do it Monday morning.

Who should read this book?

Teachers, school counselors, social workers, youth coaches, correctional and reentry staff, healthcare workers, faith leaders, parents, and anyone leading mentorship work. The Mentor's Field Guide makes it equally useful for solo reading or team and book-club study.

Where can I buy There's a Mentor in You?

The book is available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook. Use the Buy on Amazon link on this page to grab the current edition with the full Mentor's Field Guide included.

Is there a free chapter?

Yes. Enter your email in the Free Chapter section on this page and Melvin will send the opening chapter of There's a Mentor in You straight to your inbox — no spam, just the work.

Can I use this book for professional development?

Absolutely. The Mentor's Field Guide is designed for PD days, staff retreats, and team book clubs. Many schools, nonprofits, and leadership teams pair the book with a workshop or keynote from Melvin to anchor the learning.

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