I had read all the mixed reviews of her book, Lean In, so I didn’t quite know what to expect when I met Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg before her speech to the Economic Club of Chicago luncheon yesterday. Besides being dynamic, successful and personable, she’s also a great storyteller. The stories she tells support the goal…… Continue reading Male or Female, It’s Important to Lean In
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6 Great Mentors Who Would Make Betsy Proud
When the late Betsy Plank first discussed the idea for the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations, she envisioned creating an organization that would bridge the communications gap between academicians and professionals in order to better train and develop future leaders of the profession. In order to recognize and encourage mentoring, she also wanted to…… Continue reading 6 Great Mentors Who Would Make Betsy Proud
Adopt-a-Mentor Approach Better Than Direct Ask
Aspiring young professionals sometimes become overly aggressive in seeking mentors. Last week, I received an email from someone I had never met asking if I would serve as her mentor. Despite being a mentor to many, I don’t recall anyone ever asking in such a direct, impersonal manner. The best mentoring relationships just happen. They’re not over orchestrated.…… Continue reading Adopt-a-Mentor Approach Better Than Direct Ask
Properly Tap Mentors for Career Counsel
Individuals seeking jobs need to form their own network of mentors and coaches. Knowing the difference between the two support roles is important for the mentor, coach and protégé. Most of my mentors and those I mentor have developed over long periods of time. Some of my mentors are nearby and others live thousands of miles away. …… Continue reading Properly Tap Mentors for Career Counsel