Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 21, 2013

Home / Leadership / Mentoring 101. Mentoring 101. Telemachus consults Mentor. Jeff Myers in college and he introduced me to the art of mentoring. Many people refer to them as mentors. Think of a mentor as simply someone who is wiser, more knowledgeable, or has more experience than you in a certain area.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Sometimes that feedback comes from a mentor or in a formal coaching relationship, and other times it’s family, friends, or co-workers who can shine a light on a path forward if we make them feel safe to do so. I mentor many adults who didn’t have a role model in their youth and many who did.

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HR Digest

MARCH 4, 2021

A good manager can make or break a team. For a first-time manager who has been promoted from being a part of team to be in charge of a team the responsibilities can be overwhelming. A bad manager can crush engagement and motivation, down productivity, and generally make coming to work a chore for the entire team. Mentoring.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 12, 2020

However, they also represent assets that may be difficult to manage. Because owners frequently overlook employee management when launching a business, it is important to acquire this skill and cultivate it. You could award employees who complete the courses with certificates that can be inserted into their human resource (HR) file.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2023

The role of Human Resources (HR) in change management in the workplace is becoming increasingly important as organizations face a rapidly evolving business landscape. This article will explore the role of HR in managing change in the workplace , discuss navigation and communication strategies for effectively managing change.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 28, 2021

When the pandemic first started, many managers we spoke with shared how much they missed the “time to think” or listen to a podcast. Talk with your manager and co-workers about how you can best leverage the time you do have in the office for deeper collaboration and innovation. Leverage your commute.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Stimmler , contributing Women on Business writer A few days ago I received an out-of-the-blue email from a former intern at my firm thanking me and my business partner “for being such fantastic mentors.&# And that being a mentor, either formally or informally, really does make a difference and can touch people’s lives.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 5, 2012

The talent pool development and mentor training process aligns individual aspirations and competencies with the company’s current and future needs so that the interests of both can be served. Internal benchmarking of existing talents based upon determined potential; skilled-knowledge, complexity-management; value of the work.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 4, 2023

the manager asked me in frustration. “HR So I asked the manager to allow me to be “kind.” Through deliberate planning, you as the new hire’s manager can connect them to purpose and performance quickly and for the long term. “What can I do?” Brene Brown likes to say, “Clear is kind.” I’m going to start with my next new hire.”

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, there are always ways to advance and grow in the field of human resources. Staying up to date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and legal regulations is crucial for effective HR management.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

More than ever, people are seeking mentors, “branding” themselves and carefully managing their careers in order to dash up that quintessential corporate ladder. So what is wrong with managing your career? Honorable career management must be anchored in the right values. I’d rather it be about us, about the team.

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HR Digest

APRIL 5, 2023

Effective communication skills are a critical aspect of human resources (HR) management. HR professionals must communicate with employees, managers, and other stakeholders regularly to ensure that everyone is informed, engaged, and aligned with the organization’s goals and values.

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Roundtable Talk

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Roundtable Mentor, Dr. Michael Doody, Director of Human Resources for Sprott Shaw College, shared his tips for enabling leadership and coaching in direct reports. ” READ […].

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HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2023

Succession planning is an important part of human resources management. In this article, we will explore the importance of succession management in HR and how it can benefit organizations. Reducing Talent Gaps Succession management also helps to reduce talent gaps within an organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

” Start With You: What to Do When Your Coworker is Lazy Having spent many years in human resources, then leading large teams, and now working with leaders around the world, let me start here. Performance management conversations happen behind closed doors. Find a mentor. And might be dealing with it.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In an exclusive Q&A session with Paige Ross, Global Head of Human Resources at Blackstone, we gain profound insights into the world of talent management and employee development within one of the world’s leading financial institutions. In this role she oversees human resource management globally for the firm.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 13, 2023

Middle managers are often seen as the butt of office jokes, but they play a crucial role in most workplaces. In this article, we explore the struggles of middle managers and the critical role they play in the workplace. Research has shown that middle managers are often some of the most unhappy and exhausted employees in the workplace.

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 28, 2014

The Top 20 Leadership Books: What To Give First To A New Manager. They are ideal for leaders and managers of all types of small to large businesses and organizations. Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager?” o Giving a book about management first.

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 7, 2013

A 2012 survey by human resource firm LRN Corporation found that bosses who genuinely trusted their workers and gave them more autonomy saw these benefits: less misconduct and absenteeism, as well as greater engagement, innovation, customer service and financial growth. Calling all mentors. Establish trust. Poll the ranks.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 24, 2019

How long does it take for our managers and staff to implement this process? Do they help us coach, mentor, and develop our people? Does management use performance appraisals to judge, blame, and rate individuals on their performance when instead, they need to be focused on how the system performs?

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2023

Human resources (HR) professionals play a crucial role in organizations by managing an HR employee’s well-being, employee relations, recruiting new talent, and supporting employee development. By taking care of their own needs, HR professionals can better manage the demands of their job and avoid burnout.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Posted in Character Based Leader Book Check out this great interview with Author Jennifer Miller: Chapter Title: “Trust Touchstones” Jennifer Miller Managing Partner, SkillSource Since the age of seven when she became a big sister for the first time, Jennifer V. Miller has been living a life of character-based leadership.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Yes, we are leaders of people, and yet it feels as if technology and other digital demands keep us from investing in our most valuable resource, our people. In the midst of managing these exponential leaps in technology, there is a war for talent. Value Two-Way Mentoring. “I

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Career Advancement

JULY 30, 2018

Arthur, a manager at a mid-size firm, read a troubling statistic: According to Harvard Business Review, one in five high-performing employees plans to leave their job in the next six months. Thorough onboarding greatly improves retention , according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Jim Collins~.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 6, 2020

New managers , or those aspiring to manage a team, often are looking for a playbook to help them get started. How do I coach and mentor my former teammates? And, let’s face it, seasoned managers often need a refresher on some of the basics. How I wish we had an entire day to talk about management and leadership.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 26, 2019

The Human Resource industry has seen some significant changes in the last two decades. As the workplace ethos changed with technological advances and a new generation of workers, the focus has shifted to employee management and performance and productivity. HR’s traditional role was payroll, benefits, and procedures.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Women are ditching upper-management positions and bailing out before breaking through the glass ceiling. The female bail out creates a reduced talent pool for senior management positions. These leaders become the direct and indirect mentors of their brothers and sisters in middle management. Not necessarily so.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Human Resource is all about recruiting, mentoring and tending of the greatest assets of any company—human capital. Traditionally, Human Resources restricted itself to hiring, payroll, and some administrative duties. HR Management Trends in 2020. So what will 2020 bring to the fore in the field of HR?

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In the CEO Afterlife

JANUARY 20, 2014

Human Resources Leadership Life Business CEO Crisis Management Culture In the CEO Afterlife John Richard Bell Mentoring New Year''s Resolutions Resolutions Strategy Vision' When it comes to making change, there are three types of people: drivers, passengers and road kill. Begin your New Year in the driver’s seat.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The various department heads or managers are required to handle any other employee issues that crops up. . Startups rarely have a dedicated HR staff, and often there’s one person handling all human resource affairs such as hiring, payroll, benefits and compensation, grievances, and other employee-related tasks and queries.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 16, 2014

You have too many other things to pay attention to, and besides, isn’t developing leaders the job of human resources? As you think about the upcoming Olympics, consider how many of those athletes had a coach or mentor who tapped into their unused potential to guide them to becoming world class. Tweet This'

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 15, 2013

Using Existing Employees as Mentors. Effective leadership development is too important for the present and future success of a business to be left to the human resources department. Are we all clear about what leadership is and how it relates to management within this company? Education for Leadership. The Chance to Lead.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

Ola Snow, Chief Human Resources Officer at Cardinal Health, brings her 20+ years of life experience, offering a glimpse into the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. The first was when I was an SVP, and I was part of a team that did a 30-day tour of managing an acquisition in Asia.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 4, 2023

A Strategic Approach to Conflict Management To truly address office drama and create drama-free workplaces , HR professionals need to embrace a strategic approach to conflict management. HR professionals have a crucial role to play in creating drama-free workplaces by adopting a strategic approach to conflict management.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Guest post from Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell: Ask any manager and they’ll agree that people issues are some of the most important ones they face in their day-to-day routine. Manage it through your culture and your actions and hire staff who will fit it. What can an organization do to assure they’ve got great practices?

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It means that all parties involved, especially the human resources department, have a role to play in improving inclusion in the workplace. It’s necessary for hiring managers to let go of the need to hire people who they feel fit in perfectly with their cultural requirements. Can they serve as mentors to your employees?

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Using Existing Employees as Mentors. The Leadership Planning Team, Human Resources and I decided that the ‘typical’ classroom and off-site would not be appropriate for this leadership development. Next we gathered feedback from the participants peers, subordinates, managers and key customers if any. The Chief Executive.

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