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The benefits to being mentored are no secret. Career guidance, insider industry perspectives, support and skills development are all amongst the advantages of having a strong mentor. But, a mentor benefits from the relationship as well. Aside from paying-it-forward as a role model, the relationship allows a mentor to develop

By definition, listening means to pay attention. It does not mean hearing – which refers to sound – but means actually focusing on what’s being said. The trouble is that many of us only listen some of the time. The rest of the time, we’re only hearing. Practicing these three

We set goals of different calibers all the time. We set them to better ourselves, improve our life experiences, and realize milestone achievements. But even though reaching a goal is important, sometimes, the motivation wanes. Next time motivation slips, try one of these innovative ways to turn momentum around. 1.

Whether you’re networking, building rapport in a mentoring relationship or standing around the office water cooler, knowing how to strike up a conversation is a must. Here are three tips to break the ice: 1. Ask open-ended questions. Asking questions with a straightforward answer quickly shuts a conversation down. Instead,

The concept of networking is typically linked to the idea of joining professional networks and business associations. However, networking is more than that; it’s about building relationships and helping people. We’re exposed to networking opportunities every day, as multiple networks surround us all. Your network includes: • friends and family

Self-confidence is key to both personal and professional success. But it doesn’t always come easily and there are days when a new challenge can shake our confidence. Sometimes that challenge goes well and the positive reinforcement that comes with it builds confidence. Other times, that challenge has a less than

“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” – John C. Crosby A mentor can help shorten your learning curve, open your mind to new ideas and possibilities, identify opportunities and advise on how to promote yourself. If your mentor is

Everyone needs mentors at different times in their lives. Even the most successful, innovative and powerful people in the world will talk of the person who guided and encouraged them towards greatness. • Steve Jobs (Apple CEO) mentored Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook CEO) in the early stages of the social media

Your stomach is tied in knots and your palms are sweaty. The last thing you want to do is stand up in front of a crowd of people to give a presentation. Public speaking is often ranked as one of the top fears; so feeling this way before a big