Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World

During the pandemic, Dina Powell McCormick and David McCormick observed that many Americans, including their six teenage daughters, felt disconnected and lacked access to mentorship and guidance. In response, they interviewed successful leaders about the mentors who shaped their lives and helped them discover their purpose. The book features accounts from influential figures including Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft), Tory Burch (founder of a women's fashion company), producer Brian Grazer, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Each shares how their mentors influenced their trajectories. The authors identify four critical elements of transformative mentorship: mutual trust, shared values, meaningful commitment, and instilling confidence. The book provides guideposts and examples from actual mentorship relationships. The McCormicks are launching a movement to encourage leaders to share their own mentorship stories and the guidance they offer their mentees.