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How Do I Find a Great Mentor?

Let's Grow Leaders

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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Quoted on Mentoring at Project Manager website

ReImagine Work

Thanks to Naomi Caietti for sharing my experience in this article on “ Advice from Women Entrepreneurs on Finding a Mentor.” Even a Coach Needs a Coach.

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You're One Step From The C-Suite: How To Make The Jump.

Rich Gee Group

Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Action: Seek opportunities to lead larger projects or initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. Networking with industry leaders, mentors, and peers can open doors and provide critical insights.

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Eight Ways Mentoring Brings Out the Leader in Your Employees

Great Leadership By Dan

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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How To Get Noticed (and Promoted) at Work.

Rich Gee Group

Volunteer for projects that address these challenges. Attend company events and participate in cross-departmental projects. Seek Out Mentorship Mentors can provide invaluable guidance, support, and exposure within the company. Action Steps: Identify potential mentors who embody where you aspire to be in your career.

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What Are the Three Things That Leaders Do?

Lead Change Blog

Delegating important projects. Think about the leaders (family members, friends, teachers, coaches, mentors, and bosses) who challenged you. “ My mentor saw strengths in me that I didn’t know I had.”. My mentor asked provocative questions and provided great insights, guidance, and suggestions.”. “My Leaders Coach Us.

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Mentoring 101 | Thoughts for the Everyday Leader

Nathan Magnuson

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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