Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. Mentorship Unlocked : The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success by Janice Omadeke What is a mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success? Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 3, 2018

Are you looking for a meaningful activity to build trust and connection at your next leadership retreat? An Easy Leadership […]. The post Leadership Retreat Idea: Speed Mentoring To Build Trust and Connection appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Do you have high-potential employees who need greater exposure?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

The Role of Leadership Training in Enhancing Business Growth Leadership training programs equip individuals with the essential competencies necessary to succeed in today’s business landscape. Effective leadership enhances productivity and creates an environment that fosters growth and expansion.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Mentoring Millennials is changing lives, not simply equipping workers. Characteristics of Millennials: Dos and don’ts for mentoring Millennials: 10 Dos:… Continue reading → Meaningful work is part of meaningful living for people ages 26 to 41*.

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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. In the text that follows, I’ll share a few thoughts on not only the benefits of mentoring, but how to do it effectively. .

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Mentoring makes life richer for everyone. Image of aged journals.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 28, 2021

You want to accelerate your development as a leader in your organization and think having a mentor to guide you could be a really good thing. You may be right about that but it can often be hard to find a good mentor. In a mentoring relationship, the role of a mentor is usually to guide and advise the protégé.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 20, 2021

Mentoring is widely lauded for the benefits it can provide to mentees, but new research from Concordia University reminds us that it also brings significant benefits to mentors too. The authors highlight that whereas the traditional view of mentoring has meant that most attention has been given to the mentee rather than the mentor.

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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' Leadership Development Reviews Coaching mentoring'

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 4, 2024

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 2024. A mentor can benefit leaders new to their leadership role and they can benefit experienced and seasoned leaders, as well. Is this a person I admire?

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2024 curated just for you. High Road Leadership : Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John C. Maxwell The world’s most influential leadership expert, John C. It’s the leadership superpower of our times.

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 28, 2022

One thing I agree with but don’t know how to achieve is a mentor. Dear Dan, I enjoy your articles. It just seems like everyone is busy and no one cares for it… Continue reading →

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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 Participative Partners.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders, allowing them to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. This highly specialized form of coaching is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and complexities that executives routinely face.

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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. Remember that leadership is about giving. It is important that they are competent.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 21, 2014

#51 Employ “Flash Mentoring” – One way to match mentors and mentees is to ask them to commit to meet just once to see if both parties “click” (or “connect,” if you will) and if the mentor believes he/she has the knowledge/expertise and sufficient time available to meet the mentee’s needs and expectations.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Whether the leader grew-up in the organization or was transplanted into a new ecosystem, they can utilize sound leadership principles to guide the organization to success. The difference is the time it takes to build a framework upon which to hang those leadership principles in an unfamiliar organization. ” Mentoring.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Leadership Development The trends around executive coaching are evolving rapidly in 2024, thanks to the ever-increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence. It’s like having a high-tech mentor who knows your strengths and weaknesses inside and out.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Importance of Academic Leadership in Higher Education In the rapidly changing landscape of academics and higher education , the role of leadership has become increasingly important. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.

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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?

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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. I saw in him a leadership style similar to my own, just more seasoned. We remain great friends to this day.

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Lead from Within

MAY 2, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders at various levels of organizations. One recurring challenge I’ve observed is the situation when leadership starts going off the rails. Take time to assess your leadership strengths and weaknesses honestly.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2022

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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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

T HE context of leadership has changed. Rose Patten puts it this way in Intentional Leadership : “The spotlight on leadership has moved to how people lead in challenging and changing circumstances. Good leadership happens when someone, by intention, has a positive impact—whether through empathy, inspiration, or wisdom.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2022

As organizations flatten and people continue to work remotely, it will take more than an executive sponsor to ensure your leadership development sticks. If your Sales SVP thinks your leadership development program is a distraction, your sales managers will show up late and multi-task. Now you want them to be leadership coaches too?

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lisa is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker on mentoring, and co-author of The Mentor’s Guide and Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Mentees can benefit from a mentor’s perspective on how to prioritize work tasks and which company events are essential.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. With the help of a skilled coach, executives can identify and address their blind spots, develop critical leadership skills, and navigate complex organizational challenges confidently.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Leadership can come in a moment when you need it. If you Google leadership resources, you will find 807,000,000 results. Narrow your search by focusing on one leadership element, but you will still find a large number. Now that you know you are a leader, what is at the core of your leadership? A mentor you have gained.

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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.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 17, 2022

There are many ways to celebrate National Mentoring Month , and all of them might be beneficial for you and your organization. January mentor month is part of the long tradition, and it is celebrated all over the country. . Become a mentor . If you are an expert in some field, you can become a mentor to someone else.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Our reader poll today asks: How involved are you with mentoring relationships? Extremely: I have mentors and serve as a mentor to others 20.69%. Very: I have a mentor and/or serve as a mentor to one or two people 21.56%. Somewhat: I have a mentor but don’t mentor others 6.04%.

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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'

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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. Can you see the leadership wisdom contained within the Yoda quotes? Image via East Mountain.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 17, 2017

Rather, they come from testing out leadership skills in relationships with others. As a matter of fact, they learned that 80% of active volunteers move more easily into leadership roles and grow their careers further as a result. Mentoring teaches you to plan, to help others execute, and to be flexible --all traits of leadership.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles.

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