(Re)Building Trust as a New Leader
I was recently discussing with one of my coaching clients* the importance trust plays in leadership, especially when you take over after... Read More
Questions to Ask When a Mentor Becomes a Sponsor
As a tool for developing talent, mentoring can be so powerful because mentors are so versatile. One mentor can play a multitude... Read More
Mentoring During a Pandemic (Notes for COVID-19)
With all of the uncertainty we are facing due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is fair to ask why write a... Read More
The Mentors Way Rule #8: Honor the Journey
This post is the eighth in the series The Mentor’s Way, a set of guides for mentors who want to bring out the best... Read More
Advice for Professionals Seeking Mentors
I have been working in leadership development consulting for close to nineteen years. I spent years in graduate school earning degrees in organizational... Read More
Change is all around us, but mostly in us
by Bob Grace, Ph.D. I was recently listening to a presentation on leadership that focused on the changing reality of work. While... Read More
The Mentors Way Rule #7: Fill the Toolkit
This post is the seventh in the series The Mentor’s Way, a set of guides for mentors who want to bring out the best... Read More
Hands, Head, and Heart
This post describes core concept for The Mentor’s Way Rule #4: Good Questions Beat Good Advice and Rule #5: Balance Empathy and Action. As trust grows... Read More
Reverse Mentoring
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. January is National Mentoring Month. It is a great time for you to reflect on what roles mentors... Read More
The Mentors Way Rule #6: Foster Accountability
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. This post is the sixth in the series The Mentor’s Way, a set of guides for mentors who want to... Read More