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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. MORE
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. Let me cut right to the chase and be clear; mentoring is part of a leader’s job description. MORE
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. Leadership Coaching Coaching Leadership mentoring MORE
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 quick to confirm; slow to correct. Great Mentor-Leaders Are Participative Partners. Great mentor-leaders perpetually seek ways to include. MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
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. Everyone can mentor everyone within the organization. MORE
Make that interest on the topic of mentoring and you might be interested in that book, but worried it would be too academic. The post The Elements of Mentoring appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. Brad Johnson and Charles R. MORE
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 2020. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. MORE
The post Tuesday Time Machine: Motivating, Mentoring and Measuring appeared first on General Leadership. Early Files Guest Posts boeing chris levy ford kotter Leadership measure measuring mentor mentoring motivate motivating organization peter principle results squadron Throwback Time Machin MORE
His newest book (with Marshall Goldsmith) is Managers as Mentors: Building Relationships that Last. The very first use of the word “mentor” comes from Greek poet Homer’s classic book The Odyssey. Odysseus hired a trusted family friend named Mentor to be Telie’s tutor. MORE
Be a mentor. Have a mentor. Don’t worry if you don’t understand mentoring. 9… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Mentoring Personal Growth Taking others higher Growth Leadership Development leadership journey leadership success mentor I don’t care who you are or what you do. Just go engage in one of the nine behaviors that follow. MORE
Author Kristi Hedges , in her book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support. MORE
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. This is an extract from Chapter Three: “Are You My Mentor?” MORE
As my mentor and I met for a casual lunch, he asked me if I had “ever received a bill” from him. It is their pedigree…all sharing what they were taught with the next mentee and inspiring them to do likewise as they become mentors. MORE
Don co-authored a fantastic book on mentoring with the legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden (aka the wizard of Westwood) titled A Game Plan for Life. Don was mentored by Coach Wooden for more than 12 years. Don told me that he had mentors who were seasonal. MORE
Mentoring, at it’s best, is a magical elixir which shaves years off your learning curve through mistakes unmade. Thank God, I’ve experienced the transformational spirit of amazing mentors. Please God, let my mentoring have made a difference for others. MORE
Leaders with mentors go further. Mentors: Elevate your game. Author Book Notes Coaching Marks of leaders Mentoring Personal Growth Taking others higher Governor Leavitt Growth Leadership Development Mentors Michael Leavitt The dark side of leadership is worse when you feel alone. Leaders face frustration, disappointment, confusion, doubt, stress, fear, and more. Hopelessness defeats leaders unless they replenish strength and find direction. MORE
Posted in Career Development Leadership Coaching Value Creation Will Lukang, PMP, CSM, CLDC In 2000, I left my job at a big five accounting firm because I was frustrated that my career was going nowhere. Because I was eager to move on, I took an opportunity to go back and work as a consultant. Two years earlier, I had quit a consulting [.]. Career Development Leadership Coaching Value Creation Growth influence Leadership MORE
When one considers mentoring, the image of a seasoned corporate sage conversing with a young recruit comes to mind. Although there is a grain of truth in this statement, real mentoring is simply when someone helps another learn something that she would not learn if left alone. Mentors are trusted advisors who draw from their own personal experience to offer guidance. Mentoring can occur naturally, informally or formally. Ask if they would be willing to mentor you. MORE
“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? MORE
Leave a comment on this to become eligible to win one of twenty complimentary copies of, “Dig Your Heels In: Navigate Corporate BS and Build the Company You… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Leading Mentoring Leadership Development organizational successNew Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies!! MORE
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. MORE
I’m trying – without success – to create an acronym that captures the essence of mentoring. How would you use MENTOR or MENTORING as an acronym? What I… Continue reading → Curiosity Leading Mentoring Personal GrowthI could use some help. MORE
As leaders, having mentors is extremely important to our success. But picking one can be quite a daunting task, especially if the mentor is one you’ve never met or will never meet. Coaching & Developing Others Leadership & Supervisory Skills Video mentors MORE
Unless both mentor and mentee agree to a set number of additional meetings, there is no commitment to meet again. Flash mentoring” was a term coined by K. The post Connect Others Through “Flash Mentoring” appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard. MORE
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. MORE
Mentoring ignites boldness by answering doubt with relational learning. 4 qualities of great mentors: #1. Feeling that you know more… Continue reading → Mentoring Leadership Development Humility: The guide isn’t the star of the show. Fight the urge toward self-importance. MORE
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. Great mentors prepare [.] MORE
Leadership Development Coaching Management mentors Vision Posted in Leadership Development Learning involves taking risks–experimenting with new ideas and skills. And, who’s going to deliberately look foolish in front of the “writer of the performance appraisal?” How can the “boss at the blackboard” encourage learning when simply “being the boss” puts power, control, and “play it safe” in the “classroom?” Below are four tips: Be open [.]. MORE
#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. MORE
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 You’re not sure you can commit. It’s a lot of time, and you’re already overloaded. MORE
Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. MORE
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 [.]. Ask For Help Own Your Own Career Take Risks coaching leadership listening mentoring values youth groups MORE
Fischler Many people who are dedicated to their own development recognize the power of finding and working with a mentor to speed their progress and skill growth. Many organizations have built formal and informal approaches to urge and support mentoring within their organizations. MORE
Bob Buford, founder of Halftime, was mentored by Peter Drucker for over twenty years. Yesterday, Bob told me the four contributions Drucker made to him as a mentor. A life of influence is always a choice never an accident. Before: Before sharing the four contributions, Bob reminded me that Drucker was the consummate question asker. […]. Appreciation Coaching Encouragement Influence Leading Taking others higher business Growth Leadership Leadership Development MORE
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. MORE
In fact, it is in direct response to questions we got from a previous episode, How Do I Ask Someone to Mentor Me? The post Helping Your Mentor appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. Video mentors mentorship MORE
Great mentors help us become ourselves. Great mentoring is more than developing skills, helping people create connections, and navigating organizational politics. How to be a great mentor: #1. Great mentors practice self-reflection. It’s… Continue reading → Coaching Mentoring Leadership Development MORE
” 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. MORE
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. MORE
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the good fortune to have a number of mentors who have helped shape my life and career. I don’t think I ever set out to recruit a particular person as a mentor. MORE
I would like to be a really great mentor so was attracted to Stephen Kohn and Vincent O''Connell''s book: 9 Practices of really Great Mentors - How to Inspire and Motivate Anyone. the better you are at the mentoring role, the more likely your protégé will benefit from the relationship." MORE
Mentor Related Topics 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. Leadership Coaching Coaching Leadership mentoring
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 quick to confirm; slow to correct. Great Mentor-Leaders Are Participative Partners. Great mentor-leaders perpetually seek ways to include.
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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. Everyone can mentor everyone within the organization.
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.
Let's Grow Leaders
JULY 29, 2015
As my mentor and I met for a casual lunch, he asked me if I had “ever received a bill” from him. It is their pedigree…all sharing what they were taught with the next mentee and inspiring them to do likewise as they become mentors.
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. This is an extract from Chapter Three: “Are You My Mentor?”
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
I’m trying – without success – to create an acronym that captures the essence of mentoring. How would you use MENTOR or MENTORING as an acronym? What I… Continue reading → Curiosity Leading Mentoring Personal GrowthI could use some help.
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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.
Kevin Eikenberry
JANUARY 31, 2017
In fact, it is in direct response to questions we got from a previous episode, How Do I Ask Someone to Mentor Me? The post Helping Your Mentor appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. Video mentors mentorship
Michael Lee Stallard
SEPTEMBER 21, 2014
Unless both mentor and mentee agree to a set number of additional meetings, there is no commitment to meet again. Flash mentoring” was a term coined by K. The post Connect Others Through “Flash Mentoring” appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard.
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?
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
Lead Change Blog
JANUARY 23, 2012
Posted in Career Development Leadership Coaching Value Creation Will Lukang, PMP, CSM, CLDC In 2000, I left my job at a big five accounting firm because I was frustrated that my career was going nowhere. Because I was eager to move on, I took an opportunity to go back and work as a consultant. Two years earlier, I had quit a consulting [.]. Career Development Leadership Coaching Value Creation Growth influence Leadership
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Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 3, 2014
Make that interest on the topic of mentoring and you might be interested in that book, but worried it would be too academic. The post The Elements of Mentoring appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. Brad Johnson and Charles R.
General Leadership
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
The post Tuesday Time Machine: Motivating, Mentoring and Measuring appeared first on General Leadership. Early Files Guest Posts boeing chris levy ford kotter Leadership measure measuring mentor mentoring motivate motivating organization peter principle results squadron Throwback Time Machin
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. Let me cut right to the chase and be clear; mentoring is part of a leader’s job description.
Eric Jacobson
AUGUST 10, 2019
Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success.
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.
Michael Lee Stallard
JUNE 13, 2015
#89 Get a Mentor or Coach. No one becomes great without mentoring and coaching. The post Get a Mentor or Coach to Help You Connect appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard.
Eric Jacobson
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
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.
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 21, 2019
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.
Lead Change Blog
JUNE 19, 2013
Leadership Development Coaching Management mentors Vision Posted in Leadership Development Learning involves taking risks–experimenting with new ideas and skills. And, who’s going to deliberately look foolish in front of the “writer of the performance appraisal?” How can the “boss at the blackboard” encourage learning when simply “being the boss” puts power, control, and “play it safe” in the “classroom?” Below are four tips: Be open [.].
Eric Jacobson
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
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 2020. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well.
Leadership Freak
MAY 9, 2019
Leave a comment on this to become eligible to win one of twenty complimentary copies of, “Dig Your Heels In: Navigate Corporate BS and Build the Company You… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Leading Mentoring Leadership Development organizational successNew Book Giveaway!! 20 free copies!!
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.
Kevin Eikenberry
JULY 5, 2016
As leaders, having mentors is extremely important to our success. But picking one can be quite a daunting task, especially if the mentor is one you’ve never met or will never meet. Coaching & Developing Others Leadership & Supervisory Skills Video mentors
Michael Lee Stallard
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
Don co-authored a fantastic book on mentoring with the legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden (aka the wizard of Westwood) titled A Game Plan for Life. Don was mentored by Coach Wooden for more than 12 years. Don told me that he had mentors who were seasonal.
Eric Jacobson
OCTOBER 5, 2019
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.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Mentoring ignites boldness by answering doubt with relational learning. 4 qualities of great mentors: #1. Feeling that you know more… Continue reading → Mentoring Leadership Development Humility: The guide isn’t the star of the show. Fight the urge toward self-importance.
LDRLB
JUNE 3, 2013
His newest book (with Marshall Goldsmith) is Managers as Mentors: Building Relationships that Last. The very first use of the word “mentor” comes from Greek poet Homer’s classic book The Odyssey. Odysseus hired a trusted family friend named Mentor to be Telie’s tutor.
CEO Blog
MARCH 24, 2015
I would like to be a really great mentor so was attracted to Stephen Kohn and Vincent O''Connell''s book: 9 Practices of really Great Mentors - How to Inspire and Motivate Anyone. the better you are at the mentoring role, the more likely your protégé will benefit from the relationship."
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
Leaders with mentors go further. Mentors: Elevate your game. Author Book Notes Coaching Marks of leaders Mentoring Personal Growth Taking others higher Governor Leavitt Growth Leadership Development Mentors Michael Leavitt The dark side of leadership is worse when you feel alone. Leaders face frustration, disappointment, confusion, doubt, stress, fear, and more. Hopelessness defeats leaders unless they replenish strength and find direction.
Coaching Tip
OCTOBER 16, 2015
When one considers mentoring, the image of a seasoned corporate sage conversing with a young recruit comes to mind. Although there is a grain of truth in this statement, real mentoring is simply when someone helps another learn something that she would not learn if left alone. Mentors are trusted advisors who draw from their own personal experience to offer guidance. Mentoring can occur naturally, informally or formally. Ask if they would be willing to mentor you.
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.
Leadership Freak
MAY 14, 2014
Be a mentor. Have a mentor. Don’t worry if you don’t understand mentoring. 9… Continue reading → Author Book Notes Mentoring Personal Growth Taking others higher Growth Leadership Development leadership journey leadership success mentor I don’t care who you are or what you do. Just go engage in one of the nine behaviors that follow.
Eric Jacobson
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Author Kristi Hedges , in her book, The Power of Presence , provides these explanations of the roles of a coach and of a mentor and how they differ from each other: The Coach shows empathy through a mixture of tough love and strong support.
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 [.]. Ask For Help Own Your Own Career Take Risks coaching leadership listening mentoring values youth groups
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Great mentors help us become ourselves. Great mentoring is more than developing skills, helping people create connections, and navigating organizational politics. How to be a great mentor: #1. Great mentors practice self-reflection. It’s… Continue reading → Coaching Mentoring Leadership Development
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. Great mentors prepare [.]
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 You’re not sure you can commit. It’s a lot of time, and you’re already overloaded.
Next Level Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2014
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the good fortune to have a number of mentors who have helped shape my life and career. I don’t think I ever set out to recruit a particular person as a mentor.
Leadership Freak
JUNE 19, 2013
Bob Buford, founder of Halftime, was mentored by Peter Drucker for over twenty years. Yesterday, Bob told me the four contributions Drucker made to him as a mentor. A life of influence is always a choice never an accident. Before: Before sharing the four contributions, Bob reminded me that Drucker was the consummate question asker. […]. Appreciation Coaching Encouragement Influence Leading Taking others higher business Growth Leadership Leadership Development
Kevin Eikenberry
AUGUST 10, 2014
Fischler Many people who are dedicated to their own development recognize the power of finding and working with a mentor to speed their progress and skill growth. Many organizations have built formal and informal approaches to urge and support mentoring within their organizations.
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