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Risky Business
How to Know When (or When Not) to Take Calculated Risks. The sun was shining brightly one beautiful summer morning, not too long ago. As I...
Peer Rivalry In The Pursuit of Success
It was an already dreary afternoon when my mentee, Renee, called in an upset and troubled state. I asked her what was wrong and she told me about a...
The New Year Career
The New Year is a perfect time for a fresh start. About 45% of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions each year, and while most of these resolutions...
Multi-Generational Mentoring
This is a unique time in workplace history. More women are working than ever before, making up 39.8% of the global workforce; organizational...
Procrastination IS a Management Style
Most of us know a procrastinator – the person who delays taking action, avoids specific tasks and never seems to get around to things that need to...
A Map of Success
It was a cold winter evening when my phone rang. I was so happy to hear from Lisa, a mentee I had lost touch with over the last 18 months. At one...
Debunking the ‘Career Utopia’ Myth
Like most people I know, I love a good movie – especially those that inspire. Some of my favorite films are about people finding their path to a...
Personal Board of Directors
Building a Network of Mentors. Gone are the days when mentoring was strictly a formal, professional interaction. Today, mentoring can be informal...
When Life Happens
I always say that mentoring partnerships are reciprocal, and I have learned as many valuable lessons from my mentees as I have taught as a mentor....