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LeadershipNow 140: January 2011 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from January 2011: "Civility is part of the foundation for bringing out people’s brilliance." 2011 List: 100 Best Companies to Work For and the Secret of the Great Workplace. jamesstrock : What is Your One Sentence for 2011? How to Be a Great Mentor Without All the Fuss by @mjasmus.

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The Rewards of Mentoring :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Stimmler , contributing Women on Business writer A few days ago I received an out-of-the-blue email from a former intern at my firm thanking me and my business partner “for being such fantastic mentors.&# And that being a mentor, either formally or informally, really does make a difference and can touch people’s lives.

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‘Managers as Mentors’ Celebrates Publication Anniversary

Marshall Goldsmith

The origin of the word mentor goes back to ancient Greece–specifically, to the character of Mentor in Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey.” Bell will share special blog posts throughout the month of June focusing on tips, techniques and tools for all leaders striving to be better mentors.

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My Best Blogs of 2011

In the CEO Afterlife

So, with the help of WordPress analytics and content judgment, here’s my list of the top ’CEO Afterlife’ blogs of 2011. Does a Mentor Have to Breathe? To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education.

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How to Be a Great Mentor Without All the Fuss | Aspire-CS

Persuasive Powerhouse

I have had my own share of satisfying as well as frustrating mentor-mentee relationships, and its taught me that the person I am mentoring should be taking responsibility for the logistics of our time together as well as their own growth and learning. Stop over and view a different look at the power of mentoring.

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Gratitude 2011

QAspire

Here is a partial list of such friends and mentors on blogosphere that I am so thankful for. He is one of my virtual mentors who is also super-creative. Rajesh Setty is my guide, mentor and a friend who leads by example. Wally Bock and Michael Wade are two individuals that I respect a lot. Nicholas Bate is a genius. No Actions.

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Appointing Female CEOs Can Cause White Men To Try Less

The Horizons Tracker

The researchers analyzed the makeup of executive teams in 1,000 large and mid-sized American firms between 2006 and 2011. They can also ensure that any appointments of women and minority leaders are accompanied by programs such as executive support, leadership training, and formal mentoring. Firm diversity.

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