Monthly Archives: February 2016

undefined Source: The Useful Trick for Finding a Mentor Outside Your Network

Do you remember your first mentor? I remember mine. Brenda Moser, then President of the Calvin Klein Collection, could raise a manicured finger anywhere on Central Park South and get instant service. She was equally comfortable hiking caves reeking of cougar … Continue reading →

Bob Wood has been a mentor to dozens of professionals during his long career in public service. Despite retiring several years ago, he continues to provide guidance to young (and not so young) professionals, like me. As noted in You’re … Continue reading →

Millennials have a bad reputation. They are seen as spoiled, lazy and have high expectations. Put simply, they’re considered immature, but we think otherwise. Based on our research, we believe that Boomers and Gen Xers have important roles to play … Continue reading →

Since entrepreneurs often have to make complicated decisions with little information and little time, access to trusted mentors is critical. In addition to keeping mentors on speed dial, entrepreneurs should ask them this simple, but vital, question: “What am I missing?” While you’re focused on … Continue reading →

Having a great mentor can do wonders for your professional development and career. But even the best mentoring relationships can run their course or become ineffective. How do you know when it’s time to move on? And what’s the best … Continue reading →

The power of mentorship has become pervasive in the business world, and mentors have achieved mythic status. It could be time for a breakup. Source: 5 signs it’s time to break up with your mentor

Highly successful people often point to one person who gave them help of a kind no one else could: Their mentor. From the worlds of business to adventure sports, having that person—wise, encouraging, further down the line, and, crucially, supportive … Continue reading →

Study: Your mentor wants you to shut up and stop complaining November 10, 2015No Comments579 ViewsBusiness ArticlesDawn Brotherton Rethinking the mentorship mindset Have you ever considered finding a mentor? What do you look for in the person who will be … Continue reading →