Remove 2013 Remove Innovation Remove Mentor Remove Operations
article thumbnail

‘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. Life is good.

Mentor 127
article thumbnail

LEARN to be that Somebody

General Leadership

Today, almost 500 hundred years later, this innovative, people-centric organization known as the Jesuits is flourishing. And we too, want to lead a lifestyle that equips, mentors, trains, and coaches others to become the best possible version of themselves. Some reading this may be familiar with the Jesuit order, many may not.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Leadership Matters

N2Growth Blog

In 1994 having ostensibly completed this successfully I was transferred to the mining side of the business, in iron ore, then aluminium – running the Aluminium Product Group, back to Iron Ore to run this Product Group and then in early 2013 I was promoted to Global CEO. I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very varied career.

Gordon 150
article thumbnail

The Problem with Good Ideas | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

February 11, 2013. At a time when creativity and innovation are at a premium, good ideas are actually more threatening than ever. When each individual comes up with different good ideas, the operating environment quickly gets complicated. How to Build a Professional Mentoring Program. Mentoring 101. Recent Posts.

article thumbnail

Mars Incorporated: A Sweet Place to Work

Coaching Tip

95 on the 2013 list, Mars boasts employees who love not only the products they make but also the office culture and the company's long-standing principles. For example, a typical Mars plant manager influences associates by his or her ability to pace development of operational systems and innovative approaches. Related articles.

Forrester 130
article thumbnail

Meet My Next Group of Coaches!

Marshall Goldsmith

Whitney Johnson – Thinkers 50 award-winning Management Thinker 2015-17, Disruptive Innovation expert, author Disrupt Yourself: Putting the Power of Disruptive Innovation to Work. Mike Sursock – Head of Operations Group at Baring Private Equity Asia. Then Ayse asked us to describe what made us think of them as heroes.

article thumbnail

Thank You For Your Service (My Proudest Guest Post Ever!)

Mills Scofield

” The morning prayers of the local population could be heard echoing through the loudspeakers outside the large 25-foot concrete T-walls topped with barbed wire that surround our compound, a Forward Operating Base within an Afghan Air Force base. As such, 75% of Americans seek the opportunity for service opportunities in other ways.