Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

As the workplace has become more diverse, mentoring has become more challenging. Mentors and mentees may come from very different backgrounds and have a limited understanding of each other’s cultures and outlooks. Zachary share about improving the mentoring process within a diverse workplace. Fain and Lois J. Fain and Lois J.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 10, 2022

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Next Level Blog

JULY 28, 2021

You want to accelerate your development as a leader in your organization and think having a mentor to guide you could be a really good thing. You may be right about that but it can often be hard to find a good mentor. In a mentoring relationship, the role of a mentor is usually to guide and advise the protégé. (By

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 18, 2017

I can’t tell you how many times someone has asked me to be their mentor, and when I asked what they were looking to accomplish–I was met with a blank stare. But mentoring doesn’t work that way. To find a great mentor, start by being a rock star mentee. See also: Your Mentor May Not Be Helping Your Career.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

But, the spirit that blows through the halls of innovative organizations is fanned by leaders with a thirst for learning coupled with a recognition that every great leader today must be a mentor. What makes a leader a great mentor? Great Mentor-Leaders Are Judgment-Free. Great Mentor-Leaders Are Participative Partners.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 28, 2022

One thing I agree with but don’t know how to achieve is a mentor. Dear Dan, I enjoy your articles. It just seems like everyone is busy and no one cares for it… Continue reading →

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Mentoring is a time-honored approach to help people in their careers, but research from Harvard Business School argues that it often fails to hit the mark. The study found that new hires who received effective mentoring were able to outperform their non-mentored peers by 18%. Making mentoring work. A mentoring boost.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2022

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 20, 2021

Mentoring is widely lauded for the benefits it can provide to mentees, but new research from Concordia University reminds us that it also brings significant benefits to mentors too. The authors highlight that whereas the traditional view of mentoring has meant that most attention has been given to the mentee rather than the mentor.

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Career Advancement

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

“One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” — John C. He said he’d love more mentoring to help him get to the next level in his career. How can I become a better mentor?

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 30, 2013

Someone asks you to be their mentor. Plus you’ve mentored in several formal mentoring programs and it felt forced and awkward. The post Mentoring Moments: Just in Time Support appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Listening Mentoring coaching mentors questions'

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 14, 2017

The two most common ways are mentoring and coaching. The mentor will use his/her expertise to get the person up to speed and share their experience, while coaching is used with qualified people who have experience. In order for a leader to use each of these methods, they need to have experience and background.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

#51 Employ “Flash Mentoring” – One way to match mentors and mentees is to ask them to commit to meet just once to see if both parties “click” (or “connect,” if you will) and if the mentor believes he/she has the knowledge/expertise and sufficient time available to meet the mentee’s needs and expectations.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 26, 2017

There are a ton of benefits to establishing a culture of mentoring within your organization. This post will share those benefits with you and explain how to cultivate the mentoring culture within your organization. You just need one really good mentor knowledgeable in an area, and everyone will benefit from that knowledge.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lisa is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker on mentoring, and co-author of The Mentor’s Guide and Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Mentees can benefit from a mentor’s perspective on how to prioritize work tasks and which company events are essential.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 3, 2018

The post Leadership Retreat Idea: Speed Mentoring To Build Trust and Connection appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Do you have high-potential employees who need greater exposure? This easy-to-facilitate exercise can go a long way in jump-starting connection and conversation. An Easy Leadership […].

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

” Mentoring. Spend the time necessary to mentor your people, focus them on the vision and position them on the organization’s framework for success. The leader doesn’t just mentor others; they also need mentoring from those with more experience in similar situations. Motivating, mentoring and measuring.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 1, 2021

Mentoring is increasingly common in various walks of life, but success rates vary. Recent research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison highlights how important it is for mentoring relationships to be culturally aware to ensure that underrepresented groups get the most out of the mentoring process. Differing beliefs.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

Leadership and mentoring go hand-in-hand. In fact, this is so much the case that I don’t believe a person qualifies as a leader unless they are a mentor. In the text that follows, I’ll share a few thoughts on not only the benefits of mentoring, but how to do it effectively. .

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In any field, having a professional mentor can help individuals develop and advance their careers. Mentors are especially important in the nonprofit sector, where structured career development opportunities are not always readily available.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Our reader poll today asks: How involved are you with mentoring relationships? Extremely: I have mentors and serve as a mentor to others 20.69%. Very: I have a mentor and/or serve as a mentor to one or two people 21.56%. Somewhat: I have a mentor but don’t mentor others 6.04%.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 28, 2019

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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QAspire

MAY 13, 2021

Bell in 2013 when they released their book Managers as Mentors. Effective mentoring is a great way to elevate capabilities of people. How does one approach mentoring when working in a hyper-competitive business environment where speed and results take up precedence? What is your #1 tip if I am looking for a mentor?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2013

Mentors are an essential component of any development strategy. In “Won’t You Be My Mentor,” we discussed how to find a mentor. In “Don’t Get a Mentor,” we explored the importance of developing a cadre of mentors. And, in “Nemesis Mentors, I challenged you to find a mentor who makes you crazy.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2023. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Make that one of your New Year’s resolutions.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 31, 2014

#48 Arrange for Peer Mentoring – A great way leaders can serve their direct reports is by making peer mentors available for those who want to improve in a specific area of competence or character. Select a mentor who is strong in the given area, and make the introduction.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 17, 2022

There are many ways to celebrate National Mentoring Month , and all of them might be beneficial for you and your organization. January mentor month is part of the long tradition, and it is celebrated all over the country. . Become a mentor . If you are an expert in some field, you can become a mentor to someone else.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2021

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 28, 2012

The natural tendency when looking for a mentor is to turn to people who look like us, think like us, or value the same things we do. It’s easier, and often precisely how people are matched in some formal mentoring programs. On the other hand, what about seeking out a mentoring relationship [.]. That can be fantastic.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Finding a great mentor is hard. A lot goes into making mentoring work, but above all it starts with find a great connection. I spent today launching a new mentoring circle, with a bit of a twist. The post Speed Mentoring: Jump Starting Deeper Connections appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development Reviews How many of you have had a mentor who helped you learn the ropes in your new job, who took on the role of teacher and demonstrated the “right” way to do things? Leadership Development Reviews Coaching mentoring' In fact, that was the way mentorship was presented to me back in my previous life.

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Rapid BI

JULY 22, 2021

Team leader & management mentoring is rapidly becoming the approach of choice in replacing conventional & costly internal training programmes, providing one-to-one development in a cost effective and scalable way. The post Team Leader Mentoring (Management Mentoring) appeared first on RapidBI.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 17, 2023

Zachary’s new book, The Mentor’s Guide, 3rd… Continue reading → New Book Giveaway! Leave a comment on this guest post by Lisa Z. Fain to become eligible win a complimentary copy of her and Lois J.

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HR Digest

MAY 15, 2022

If you want to improve or change your career, then finding a good mentor could be a good solution. You may probably have career goals that you want to achieve, and you will need to find a mentor to achieve these goals. Below we explain how to find a mentor and how to improve your career for the better. .

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 19, 2014

He said it’s a myth that your leadership mentor is Yoda. Especially the idea your leadership mentor will be all knowing (which they never will be). Your leadership mentor can be like Yoda. When mentoring your mentoree, don’t let fear hold you back. The post Mentor Like Yoda appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 8, 2017

Consider any one or several of these “mentoring moments”: Mentoring Moment #1: Create an “aside” conversation. Mentoring Moment #2: Touch base periodically about their interests for future assignments and career growth. Mentoring Moment #3: Suggest resources—things or people. Any new skills gained?

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 17, 2017

More specifically mentoring, is one of the best ways a company can grow its employees as leaders in many other tangible ways. Mentoring teaches you to plan, to help others execute, and to be flexible --all traits of leadership. Mentoring hones your ability to think while you speak. Mentoring gives you confidence.

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