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

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, and 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.

About the Author :
Beloved pop culture icon and New York Times bestselling author Tim Gunn is best known as the Emmy Award-winning host of Project Runway. He also hosted two seasons of his own Bravo makeover series, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, and was the host of the reality TV series Under the Gunn. Beloved pop culture icon and New York Times bestselling author Tim Gunn is best known as the Emmy Award-winning host of Project Runway. He also hosted two seasons of his own Bravo makeover series, Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, and was the host of the reality TV series Under the Gunn. Ada Calhoun is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller Why We Can't Sleep: Women's New Midlife Crisis. Her memoir Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give was named an Amazon Book of the Month and one of the top ten memoirs of 2017 by W magazine. The history St. Marks Is Dead was a Kirkus Reviews and Boston Globe best book of the year selection. She has written for the New York Times, New York magazine, and the New Republic.

Review :

"[Gunn's] expertise is very up to the minute, and while this book is a valuable guide for today, it will also reflect well historically on our current styles in decades to come."

"An appealing and passionate paean to teaching and mentoring...His empathetic tone encourages educators and students alike...Gunn's unique view of the world and genuine desire to help others are apparent on every page of this must-read."

"Detail[s] the differences between teaching and mentoring and the importance of honesty while doing either...Interspersed throughout are vignettes from fans about their most inspiring teachers. It's wonderfully gossipy at times, and whether relaying memories of Project Runway or what he's learned in his career, Gunn's warmth, wit, and wisdom shine through."

"Fans of Tim Gunn and his television programs Project Runway and Under the Gunn are sure to enjoy listening to this audiobook, read by the author himself. Any other narrator would be entirely gauche! Gunn isn't a performer, and his narrating style isn't conversational--he's definitely reading from his written material. Yet he's authentic with his well-known, distinct voice and speaking mannerisms. His candid reminiscences about his experiences as a teacher are interspersed with quotes from various people about their favorite teachers. He also dishes out behind-the-scenes details on his TV shows and various fashion celebrities."

"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!"

"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!"