Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2022

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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Roundtable Talk

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Roundtable Member, Matt Webster, Director of Marketing for Frito Lay Clean Brands & Innovation Strategy at PepsiCo Foods Canada, shares strategies for setting (and sticking to) career goals. Q: As a leader I help my team set goals and targets and meet them. You can also download the PDF to read later.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What’s the end goal—the reason for the work? Can you help me understand the big picture goal here?” Clarify the goals and have an honest discussion about what it will take to get there. Internally, look for those sponsors and mentors, but also pay attention to how you and peers can support one another.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 8, 2017

Guest post by Dianna Booher : Millennials drop an employer quicker than they leave a boring party when they see no career-growth opportunities. Career development is the cool calling card––a powerful tease to job seekers you’d like to have join your team. They actually want these career-development opportunities for themselves.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Alan Mulally , the former CEO of Boeing , started his career there as an aerospace engineer. ” Mentoring. Spend the time necessary to mentor your people, focus them on the vision and position them on the organization’s framework for success. Motivating, mentoring and measuring. This is the hard part.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lisa is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker on mentoring, and co-author of The Mentor’s Guide and Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Mentees can benefit from a mentor’s perspective on how to prioritize work tasks and which company events are essential.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 17, 2021

Congratulations on deciding to invest in your career. To get the best start possible, there are some things you need to do: have an end goal, find a mentor, invest in short courses, research continuously, attend conferences and events, and have patience. Have an End Goal. The first thing to do is create an end goal.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The role of mentorship in career development used to be a lot more prominent once upon a time but we’ve grown more individualistic with the passing years, fully committing to the “every man for himself” ideology. They bring knowledge of both the highs and lows in their career and become part of your learning experience too.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Realizing your career is not progressing in the way you hoped can be frustrating. Putting yourself back in the driving seat and regaining control of your career can benefit every part of your life. If you decide to stay with your current employer, you may want to explore the different career options available in the company.

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. So, let’s dive into the key areas you should focus on to advance your HR career.

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Career Advancement

MAY 10, 2021

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.” Volunteer for more challenging projects that help you meet the personal goals you’ve set. Tell your boss about your career aspirations and map out a plan toward achieving your goals.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This process helps organizations align their current and future business goals, promotes employee career development, and ensures smooth leadership transitions. Clarity of vision, purpose, goals, and the roles of everyone involved is important to minimize ambiguity and foster a harmonious transition within the organization.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 17, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to getting noticed—and promoted—at work, complete with action steps and book recommendations to propel your career forward. Seek Out Mentorship Mentors can provide invaluable guidance, support, and exposure within the company. Invest in learning new skills relevant to your career goals.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

I often get asked for advice on how to find a mentor. Petrin provides a nice 8-step approach: Back in December, Dan talked about " 10 Big Development Goals for Leaders in 2012." Goal #7 in the blog post stated: “Find a mentor and/or hire a coach.” Step #4: Consider the type of person you want as a mentor.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 7, 2024

Career management strategies are more important now than ever before as we step into a new year and hope to leave behind one that was full of job losses and instability. Employees often have to reassess their career trajectories and mentally realign themselves to the next step in their careers.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Mentorship Unlocked : The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success by Janice Omadeke What is a mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success? Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor? Living with a mindset of false narratives will keep you stuck, locked in a prison of unpursued dreams and goals.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 8, 2015

Mentoring, at it’s best, is a magical elixir which shaves years off your learning curve through mistakes unmade. Thank God, I’ve experienced the transformational spirit of amazing mentors. Please God, let my mentoring have made a difference for others. Great mentors are rarely monogamous. This is our future.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 4, 2023

You'll quickly find that you're not alone by opening up and sharing your experiences with trusted friends, colleagues, or mentors. Step 5: Set Realistic Goals One of the reasons people feel like imposters is because they set unrealistic goals for themselves.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Career development is not the responsibility of your manager. Thus, determining your goals and accomplishments at the annual review time is not the best idea. These 9 career-boosting steps you can take today and in the coming months will boost your career. Set Small Goals Often. Find A Mentor. Try mentoring!

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 1, 2020

With the advent of technology, many careers have been created, and others are destroyed. You will have to come up with progressive professional development goals. They include job sharing, mentoring, coach webinars, seminars, and online learning. Ensure any source you choose can help you meet your professional goals.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 18, 2014

A Global Study of Businesswomen and Mentoring. According to the research, women who felt less-than-expert on a specific topic did not take on mentoring roles. Study results confirm that women don’t mentor because of one basic reason—they aren’t being asked. What is holding women back from mentoring? Byham, Ph.D.,

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 12, 2021

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Have you ever wondered what career opportunities a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree could open up for you? After completing an MBA degree, you can embark on many exciting and lucrative careers. Read on to learn more about the career opportunities available for MBA graduates: 1. Well, the answer is simple – a lot!

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

.” Employees want to make sure they are getting the skills and knowledge they need to get grow in their careers. As a coach, the goal becomes empowering your employee to be the best they can be by helping them identify and achieve their own professional goals. You set the expectations and give performance feedback.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Handling a career is overwhelming on its own but pairing it with a career change tips the balance into new, unexplored territories that are downright terrifying. But change is necessary sometimes, whether you’re burnt out by your current career path or you want to pursue a passion that was left unattended for a long time.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 15, 2021

Establishing stretch goals. Think about the leaders (family members, friends, teachers, coaches, mentors, and bosses) who challenged you. “ Early in my career, my boss challenged me to speak up and be more of a leader in staff meetings. ”. My mentor saw strengths in me that I didn’t know I had.”. My mother believed in me.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Unleashing Your Inner Leader , by Vickie Condolff Bevenour , provides these six easy steps to help you find and work with a mentor: Step 1 – Find the person in your company or industry that you most respect. Step 2 – Ask her or him to be your mentor. Step 3 – Agree with this person on the time commitment for mentoring you (e.g.,

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Lead from Within

JUNE 25, 2019

We all know how valuable a mentor can be. They can change your career, open up new perspectives, and help you reach the next level. But many people never take advantage of the benefits of a mentor, even though they really want one, for the simple reason that they don’t know how to ask. Find a candidate.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 25, 2020

Mentoring is increasingly something we are seeking in the workplace to help us improve, but choosing the right mentor can often seem as much about luck as judgement. New research from the Rotman School of Management highlights how we often use gut insticnt rather than reasoned criteria about the competence and expertise of the mentor.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 28, 2020

Unleashing Your Inner Leader , by Vickie Condolff Bevenour, provides these six easy steps to help you find and work with a mentor: Step 1 – Find the person in your company or industry that you most respect. Step 2 – Ask her or him to be your mentor. Step 3 – Agree with this person on the time commitment for mentoring you (e.g.,

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Academic leaders hold a crucial position in determining the long-term goals of their institutions and cultivating a culture of excellence in areas like teaching, research, and community engagement. Academic leaders must have a long-term vision and the ability to align resources and initiatives to achieve institutional goals strategically.

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Nathan Magnuson

JULY 20, 2015

Congratulations – you’ve just been selected to participate in a corporate mentoring program. Or maybe you took the initiative and enlisted a mentor yourself. Now comes the tricky part: what should you get mentoring for? These would all be great topics to discuss with your mentor. Whatever the case, way to go!

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Start by setting a clear, specific, and achievable direction for your career. Networking is critical to career success. Also, seek feedback — it can help you identify your strengths and areas for improvement and help you stay on track to meet your career goals. Know Where You Want To Go. Build Strong Connections.

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Coaching Tip

AUGUST 22, 2014

Yet, one of the best sources for an unofficial business education is a good mentor coach. What is a mentor coach? Someone who is really interested in helping you accomplish your goals. Why find a mentor coach? Mentoring used to be the norm. What do you talk to a mentor coach about? Leadership Tips.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Crafting a succession plan signals an investment in the future, a proactive step to shape the company’s leadership in accordance with its vision, mission, and strategic goals. All of which are key factors in career satisfaction, talent retention, and employee engagement.

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