This unique guidebook is designed for community college and university level students enrolled in administration and supervision courses and professionals in the field of education who are interested in planning, implementing and evaluating a successful Mentor/Coach-Protégé program for an early care and education staff. The text is aligned to educational initiatives and "Good Start, Grow Smart", and includes such topics as leadership; communication; planning; learning and understanding one's behavior, values, and learning style; and accepting and working with change. A discussion of Emotional Intelligence, Creativity, and Personal/Professional Growth is also included to foster knowledge of how these important topics relate to successful leadership. The text includes many special features such as case studies, descriptions of real-life mentoring situations, and activities for mentor coaches and protégés to participate in.