Mentor Without a Title: Leading Without Permission in a System That Forgot How
About this ebook
Michael Dunn draws on research, case studies, and lived experience to show how credibility is built through behavior, not hierarchy. The book explores how presence, consistency, and accountability create trust across generations, how feedback functions as professional care, and how rituals shape healthy team culture.
In today’s hybrid and multigenerational workplaces, titles no longer guarantee influence. What matters is visibility, fairness, and courage in the moments when they matter most. Mentor Without a Title gives overlooked leaders the language and tools to recognize their impact and to keep raising the standard even when the system forgets them.
About the author
Michael Dunn is a global IT leader and author who has spent more than a decade running technology for governments, Fortune 500s, and hyperscale cloud providers. Known for cutting through workplace nonsense with direct, practical advice, he writes on leadership, resilience, and professionalism with the same unflinching honesty he brings to his career. His books, including Don’t Quit, Mentor Without a Title, and Invisible Bias, challenge readers to raise their standards and reclaim clarity in the modern workplace. Dunn lives in Kenmare, Ireland with his wife and five children.
