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(Forget a Mentor) Find a Sponsor: A book review by Bob Morris

First Friday Book Synopsis

(Forget a Mentor) Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career Sylvia Ann Hewlett Harvard Business Review Press (2013) How and why mentors help prepare for opportunities but sponsors create privileged access to them; both are invaluable. Mellody Hobson Sallie Krawcheck Sanford C.

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Is your Salary Negotiable?

Career Advancement

Fortunately, she shared the news with one of her mentors, who had also been her very first boss. Don’t accept without a negotiation,” her mentor advised her. forced to give an answer, factor all the benefits you would like into the number, says Roger Dawson in Secrets of Power Salary Negotiation. She was ecstatic.

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Leadership Storytelling

Lead Change Blog

Artificial intelligence researcher Roger Schank says that we think people are wise when they’re able to do that. Leonard Tompkins was a mentor and one of the great influences on my life. Lincoln was tall, but otherwise not very impressive physically. His enemies criticized him for many things. It’s a skill you can learn.

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You Can’t Microwave Yourself To Leadership

Joseph Lalonde

Find a mentor : In my journey of leadership, I’ve had many mentors. Rick South, Pastor Rogers, Dan Miller, Michael Hyatt… These men have shaped my life and how I view leadership. Immerse yourself in leadership : Leadership isn’t a one and done deal. It’s a process.

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9 Steps To Giving Feedback Effectively

LDRLB

[Editor''s Note: This is a guest post from Roger Schwarz. Roger is the author of the new book, Smart Leaders, Smarter Teams.]. Leadership coaching feedback mentoring schwarz' Here are nine key points for improving how you deliver feedback: As you approach the conversation, be open to changing your mind.

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The Big Picture of Business – Each Role Matters. The Value of Support Staff

Strategy Driven

John Wayne and Roy Rogers had Gabby Hayes. There were friendly, familiar places such as Cheers bar, Arnold’s Drive-In on “Happy Days,” the Krusty Krab on “SpongeBob Square Pants,” Dale’s Diner on “The Roy Rogers Show” and other homey places. And then there were those mentors behind the scene who were responsible for lots of creativity.

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Remote Leadership Development

Lead Change Blog

Traditionally developing leaders is a mentoring activity. Mentoring is difficult [.]. And high unemployment combined with the current economic malaise has forced many companies to cut back on middle-managers and travel. All of this creates a toxic environment for leadership development.