Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor: A Master Class on Mentoring, Motivating, and Making It Work!

Brief Description: "A timeless book of lessons on mentorship, teaching, and learning from New York Times bestselling author Tim Gunn, host of the Emmy Award-nominated Project Runway and the reality show Under the Gunn. Tim Gunn, America's favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on Project Runway. Having begun his fashion career as a teacher at Parsons The New School for Design, Tim knows more than a thing or two about mentorship and how to convey invaluable pearls of wisdom in an approachable, accessible manner. While Gunn's Golden Rules showcased Tim "as life coach," imparting lessons based on his personal experiences, Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor will focus on Tim "as teacher." Divided into sections on common themes--leadership, curiosity, diversity, understanding, empathy--this practical, timely book takes us on a journey through life lessons and uses Tim's own personal experiences, from the classroom to the therapist's office, to illustrate larger concepts. Each chapter will end with a "life assignment," where Tim challenges you to apply the lessons you've learned in practical mentoring or teaching situations. So grab a pencil and start taking notes: class is officially in session!"--Marc Notes: A timeless book of lessons on mentorship, teaching, and learning from New York Times bestselling author Tim Gunn, host of the Emmy Award-nominated Project Runway and the reality show Under the Gunn. Tim Gunn, America's favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on Project Runway. Having begun his fashion career as a teacher at Parsons The New School for Design, Tim knows more than a thing or two about mentorship and how to convey invaluable pearls of wisdom in an approachable, accessible manner. While Gunn's Golden Rules showcased Tim as life coach, imparting lessons based on his personal experiences, Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor will focus on Tim as teacher. Divided into sections on common themes--leadership, curiosity, diversity, understanding, empathy--this practical, timely book takes us on a journey through life lessons and uses Tim's own personal experiences, from the classroom to the therapist's office, to illustrate larger concepts. Each chapter will end with a life assignment, where Tim challenges you to apply the lessons you've learned in practical mentoring or teaching situations. So grab a pencil and start taking notes: class is officially in session!--; Provided by publisher. Review Quotes: Praise for "New York Times" bestselling author Tim Gunn "Tim Gunn's done it again but this time he's going to surprise you because he goes places you didn't realize he's been. His lessons, his intuitiveness, his empathy--Tim Gunn at his best. Give it a read, you won't be sorry. Lessons for all!"--Whoopi GoldbergReview Quotes: "This book is as smart and fashionable as Tim Gunn himself, and it's teeming with surprising, moving, and often hilarious stories about teaching, learning, and life. I loved it!"--Bette MidlerReview Quotes: "There is a reason Tim Gunn is so beloved. Who else are you going to take advice from if not the consummate gentleman? Tim is the best--and he knows what he's talking about!"--Heidi KlumReview Quotes: "Tim Gunn is fun and chatty, but most of all he is incredibly knowledgable and informed!"--Diane von FurstenbergPublisher Marketing: A timeless book of lessons on mentorship, teaching, and learning from "New York Times" bestselling author Tim Gunn, host of the Emmy Award-nominated "Project Runway "and the reality show "Under the Gunn." Tim Gunn, America's favorite reality TV cohost, is known for his kind but firm approach in providing wisdom, guidance, and support to the scores of design hopefuls on "Project Runway." Having begun his fashion career as a teacher at Parsons The New School for Design, Tim knows more than a thing or two about mentorship and how to convey invaluable pearls of wisdom in an approachable, accessible manner. While "Gunn's Golden Rules" showcased Tim "as life coach," imparting lessons based on his personal experiences, "Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor" will focus on Tim "as teacher." Divided into sections on common themes--truth-telling, empathy, asking, cheerleading, and hoping for the best--this practical, timely book takes us on a journey through life lessons and uses Tim's own personal experiences, from the classroom to the therapist's office, to illustrate larger concepts. Says Bette Midler of "Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor," "This book is as smart and fashionable as Tim Gunn himself, and it's teeming with surprising, moving, and often hilarious stories about teaching, learning, and life. I loved it!" So grab a pencil and start taking notes: class is officially in session! Review Citations:

Audio File 06/01/2015 pg. 56 (EAN 9781494511630, Compact Disc)

Library Journal 08/01/2015 pg. 48 (EAN 9781494511630, Compact Disc)

Library Journal 03/01/2015 pg. 94 (EAN 9781476780061, Hardcover)

Publishers Weekly 02/23/2015 (EAN 9781476780061, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Gunn, Tim Beloved pop culture icon and "New York Times" bestselling author Tim Gunn is best known as cohost of the twelve-time Emmy-nominated reality show "Project Runway". He also hosted two seasons of his own Bravo makeover series, "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style", and is the host of the reality TV series "Under the Gunn", which premiered in January 2014 on Lifetime.