Who, me?
I remember long ago when I was first I was notified by my manager that I was to attend a meeting with HR to discuss mentoring.
I went in thinking, “Great! I could really use a mentor. I am new here, and this is a big company. Read More
I remember long ago when I was first I was notified by my manager that I was to attend a meeting with HR to discuss mentoring.
I went in thinking, “Great! I could really use a mentor. I am new here, and this is a big company. Read More
I have written in the past about the importance of mentors and the kind of mentors you need.
Later today I’m doing a webinar on Finding the Right Mentor. You can still register.
But for now, I want to address the concern that many people have which is that getting a mentor is a difficult and awkward thing to accomplish. Read More
I am always talking about the importance of getting and using mentors. Today I want to talk about also being a mentor.
I remember when I first joined HP, I was asked to attend a meeting to discuss mentoring. Read More
In my experience, mentors have a bigger impact on your success than virtually anything you can do outside of your own efforts.
Building your career without mentors is like climbing Mt. Everest without a guide and a Sherpa. Read More
90% of people asked will say they are an above-average driver!
When working really hard and doing excellent work, many people tend to feel that they are above-average. I have had discussions with many talented people who are surprised to learn that consistently doing excellent work and flawlessly delivering on their job description does not make them a top ranked employee. Read More