{"product_id":"upon-a-turning-stage-life-lesson-of-a-mentee-mentor-and-ally-9781636988870","title":"Upon a Turning Stage: Life Lesson of a Mentee, Mentor, and Ally","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes a great mentor--and an exceptional mentee?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUpon the Turning Stage\u003c\/i\u003e, Charisse Lillie traces a remarkable journey from segregated Houston classrooms to trailblazing leadership in law, government, and corporate America. As the first African American woman to serve in numerous senior roles--from Philadelphia City Solicitor to executive at Comcast to chair of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia--Lillie shares a deeply personal account of how mentorship and allyship shaped her success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a memoir, this insightful resource is a masterclass in purposeful connection. With candor and clarity, Lillie reveals how she learned to be a valuable mentee--and how that made her a better mentor, advocate, and leader. She draws on her upbringing by artist-educators, her immersion in the performing arts, and her experience in elite legal and corporate circles to show how trust, preparation, and presence fuel meaningful professional growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for emerging professionals seeking guidance, and for seasoned leaders ready to invest in the next generation, \u003ci\u003eUpon the Turning Stage\u003c\/i\u003e offers actionable insight and inspiring stories that illuminate the power of mutual support.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether someone is just starting out or reflecting on their legacy, \u003ci\u003eUpon the Turning Stage\u003c\/i\u003e will challenge them to lead, mentor, and show up with purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Morgan James Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636988870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d","brand":"Charisse Ranielle Lillie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53458847596725,"sku":"9781636988870","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/9781636988870.jpg?v=1791297375","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/upon-a-turning-stage-life-lesson-of-a-mentee-mentor-and-ally-9781636988870","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}