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The Best Mentor You Can Find is Up to You!

Leading Blog

I never expected that he would become my first true mentor. There was no contractual agreement or even a discussion about such a relationship, and through all these years, I’ve never mentioned the word “mentor” to him. I believe there are four types of mentors: assigned, self-appointed, sought-after, and what I call “virtual.”

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LeadershipNow 140: September 2013 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2013 that you might have missed: When You Need a Coach : Blind Spots Are Less Obvious When Things Are Going Well from @ChiefExecGrp. Mentoring as Part of the Leadership Role by @gfeiste. Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. from @stratandbiz.

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LeadershipNow 140: February 2013 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here are a selection of tweets from February 2013 that you might have missed: From @GECoachingGroup: Do organisations limit leadership development to 'hi-potentials'? Are you willing to mentor the Litter Czar? Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. by @toddbnielsen.

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No Joke: The April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival

Great Leadership By Dan

Welcome to the April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! However, this year is different, because I get to host the April Carnival and bring you an outstanding collection of the “best of the best” in leadership development. David Burkus examines the research on "executive presence" and its role in developing leaders.”.

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25 Coaching Questions to Create your 2013 Leadership Development Plan

Great Leadership By Dan

Creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP) is a great way to capture those actions and increases your chances of keeping your commitments to yourself. Senior leaders often hire executive coaches to help them create their development plan. Why are you interested in developing your leadership skills? Purpose and commitment: 1.

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Leadership Development "Moneyball"

Great Leadership By Dan

This post was originally published in SmartBrief on Leadership 7/25/2013: “Moneyball” was a book and movie based on Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane and his use of statistics (sabermetrics, to be precise) to get the most production out of his team by spending the least amount of money. Define tailored leadership competencies”.

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Mentoring 101 | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

Home / Leadership / Mentoring 101. Mentoring 101. January 21, 2013. Telemachus consults Mentor. Jeff Myers in college and he introduced me to the art of mentoring. Many people refer to them as mentors. Mentors help us go further faster. So how can you get the most from the mentors in your life?

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