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How Do I Find a Great Mentor?

Let's Grow Leaders

I can’t tell you how many times someone has asked me to be their mentor, and when I asked what they were looking to accomplish–I was met with a blank stare. But mentoring doesn’t work that way. To find a great mentor, start by being a rock star mentee. What do you know now that you wish you learned sooner?

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6 Secrets to a Successful Mentoring Program

Let's Grow Leaders

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.

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3 Connections That Propel Every Great Leader

Lead Change Blog

Your Mentors and Coaches. The third connection that propels great leaders is a mentor or coach. In fact, many leaders have a series of mentors and coaches over their lifetime…but it’s your responsibility to find them. Most mentors won’t respond to that sort of energy. Would you be willing to mentor me in this?

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Familiarizing Yourself with the Role of Mentorship in Career Development

HR Digest

A mentor remains a more experienced source at an organization with extensive experience at the company in particular, or in the field in general. They bring knowledge of both the highs and lows in their career and become part of your learning experience too.

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Leading Rookie Talent: The Tight Rope and the Safety Net

Leading Blog

The best leaders and mentors must not only place someone up on the tightrope; they must also be there to catch them when they fall. Vice president and partner Dan Parisi said, “Our job is to move people from left to right, up a learning curve. When there’s a steep learning curve, you need to build a safety net under it.”

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Christy Pambianchi on Shaping HR Leadership

HR Digest

When you’re first starting, there is a steep learning curve, because you are not only working on the core focus of your job, but you are also learning about the world of work. I will share the same advice I’ve given to my children as they have begun their career journeys.

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Importance of Practicing Emotional Resilience at Work

HR Digest

Emotionally Resilient people generally have strong family support, a mentor, or a life coach who is their sounding board. They have a deeper learning curve when put in new situations and roles, which can impact their emotional resilience and ability to perform. A strong support system.

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