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It’s okay to say sorry sometimes – but not all the time. Sorry should be a sacred word that is used when you have made a mistake or when you were inconsiderate. When you apologize for an action that you took – it should be followed by how you are

Write down what you would like to achieve from a meeting. You may want to set smaller goals if this is a new relationship such as a referral to the right person at an organization or setting up a face-to-face meeting. Setting a goal makes measuring the success of every

Believe that there may be a problem. Then explore the issue from every possible angle. Try not to let the problem consume you. If you are struggling, talk it through with others to gain a fresh perspective.

The key ingredients to a successful mentoring relationship are: a solid commitment, a high level of trust, the ability to challenge assumptions, reflection, and inspiration to take action.

In 2014, the Institute for Performance and Learning (formerly Canadian Society for Training and Development) sought to offer its members a new professional development opportunity. The MentorCity program was the ideal solution. “All of our members are professionals so they have valuable experiences and expertise that they can share,” said

Executive Assistant – P/T in Toronto, Ontario (close to Eglinton subway station) MentorCity™ offers comprehensive, easy-to-use and cost effective online mentoring software for companies, schools and associations for their member engagement, succession planning, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion strategies. The MentorCity™ platform saves organizations time and money by minimizing

Join us for a packed day at this year’s APEGA Mentoring Conference. Engaging presenters will lead educational sessions on everything from mentoring styles and feedback strategies to leading with purpose and framing successful mentoring relationships. Link: apega.ca/mentoringconference2015 Media: Media Download

Mark Latimer is the Host of the EDUTTAIN Podcast. Join us weekly as we interview leaders, speakers, authors and more.