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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

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Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past.

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Five practices for professional growth within your organization 

Candid

Visibility helps open doors to development opportunities. Once folks know who you are, its less awkward to ask for advice, collaborate on a project, or offer feedback. Take advantage of learning opportunities Feedback from your manager, trusted colleagues, and mentors helps clarify areas for improvement.

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Wisdom is a social audio app for opening access to mentorship

TechCrunch

The idea is for conversations to be centered around advice. But that advice can be on pretty much anything people want to hear about — from the get-go there’s a broad range of topics in play, from parenting and dating, to career and finance, mental health and wellbeing, fitness and more.

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Helping Hands: Why You Should Be a Nonprofit Mentor

NonProfit Hub

When you were starting your nonprofit or starting on your journey in the nonprofit world, you probably had someone you could rely on for advice and a boost every now and then. And even if you didn’t have a specific mentor or group of people you could call upon, you probably wish that you did. The Perks of Being a Mentor.

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One of the world’s largest architecture firms offers a blueprint for successful co-leadership

Fast Company Tech

The prior CEOs, who actually were mentors to both of us, have now stepped into global chair roles. Were leaning on people who have been peers, who have been mentors to us, who weve mentored. But I think where the trust is coming in is in the openness with one another and [acknowledging]: I made a mistake on that one.

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Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

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3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). A mentor always exercises the power of suggestion. They pose alternatives.