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I Dare You to Do Better.

Rich Gee Group

In the 2016 film "Star Trek," a pivotal scene captures a moment of transformation for the protagonist, James T. In our careers, the fear of failure can be a significant barrier. In the same way, seeking mentors can be instrumental in our professional growth. He saved 800 lives, including your mother's and yours.

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January 2016 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the January 2016 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! 2016 has been declared the International Year of the Pulses by the United Nations General Assembly. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed So You Want to be Mentored? Bill recaps, “Many people complain about not having a mentor.

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Featured at Forbes: How Do You Find a Mentor?

ReImagine Work

14, 2016 : Mentorship is a hot topic today — and there’s good reason for it. Formal or informal, a mentorship can be what supports and propels you forward in your career. But how do you actually find a mentor? But how do you actually find a mentor? The post Featured at Forbes: How Do You Find a Mentor? Forbes, Nov.

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How To Find A Mentor

Strategy Driven

How does one find, or how did you find, a mentor/mentee? Before finding a mentor, a person should ask “what do I want to be the best at?” I think one of the best ways of doing this is to offer your potential mentor/mentee a number of ways on how you can help them out. When did you realize you needed a mentor?

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Mentoring and Lifelong Learning

Strategy Driven

Professionals who succeed the most are the products of mentoring. I heartily endorse that find a great mentor. I have had many excellent ones in my long career and have in turn mentored hundreds of others. The mentor is a resource for business trends, societal issues and opportunities. Know where you are going.

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How to Be an Engaging Leader in a World of Robotics, AI, and Digitization

Leading Blog

In 2016, the Society for Human Resource Management made a compelling case about the benefits that come from an engaging leadership approach: • 22 percent greater profitability • 21 percent greater productivity • 65 percent lower turnover. Value Two-Way Mentoring. “I Here’s the challenge.

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Earning Gaps Between Genders

Coaching Tip

Source: The Wall Street Journal, January 29, 2016. When Doing It All Won't Do: A self-coaching guide for career women. (ebook edition $0.99, Workbook Edition in paperback $13.41) . . When Doing It All Won't Do: A Self-Coaching Guide for Career Women--Workbook Edition--Paperback $13.41 . A great read! . .

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