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Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring – Interview with Lisa Fain

Let's Grow Leaders

Be ready to take notes as you listen to this powerful interview with Lisa Fain, co-author of Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. You’ll get practical ways to be a fantastic mentor, a great mentee, and more inclusive leader including: The three whys leaders […]. Why being a mentor will make you a better leader. *

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Career Advancement

“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? Give tips on how to approach them and where.

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One Minute Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

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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Top Tips for Managing Up

Modern Servant Leader

Top Tips for Managing Up. The following tips are categorized for each scenario. Have an External Mentor. When considering ways to influence your boss, it’s helpful to have a mentor bounce ideas off. It’s especially helpful if that mentor is external, so you can safely discuss internal politics.

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Mentor Primer: Bosses at Blackboards

Lead Change Blog

Below are four tips: Be open [.]. Leadership Development Coaching Management mentors Vision' How can the “boss at the blackboard” encourage learning when simply “being the boss” puts power, control, and “play it safe” in the “classroom?”

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Upskilling: 3 Key Tips for Serious Executives

Strategy Driven

Here are 3 tips for you. Then, it’s a good idea to regularly get some feedback from the pros, mentors, or performance reviews so that you can keep refining your skill set. While being an executive is certainly commendable, it’s hardly the end of the career ladder and so you want to try out these upskilling tips.

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7 Great Tips For Making Your Employees Happy

Lead from Within

Here are seven great tips to help you achieve just that: Develop an incredible work culture: A positive work culture is essential for employee happiness. Provide opportunities for professional development through training, mentoring, and other forms of support. But, how do you make your employees happy?

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