Mentor Moments

Establishing clear goals in a mentoring relationship
Without clear goals, even the most well-intentioned partnership can feel unstruc...
 
How to be an effective mentee
Being a mentee is not just about receiving guidance and advice from a mentor. Yo...
 
Bringing out the best in others
One of the most impactful skills one could develop is the ability to bring out t...
 
Purpose of mentoring
Mentoring is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, providing gui...
 
Remain teachable
Remaining teachable is an active choice to engage with the world with curiosity,...
 
Imposter syndrome
Many of us, despite our diligent efforts and accomplishments, often find ourselv...
 
Do things differently to think differently
Are you stuck in a cycle of repetition, facing the same old problems with the sa...
 
Lessons about persistence
Persistence in careers and life goals is the unwavering commitment to achieving ...
 
The key to enduring relationships
A key ingredient in the recipe of success is loyalty. Cultivating loyalty can si...
 
Share your progress, not just your goals
Sharing your progress not only helps you stay motivated, but it inspires those a...
 
Why you need a personalized mentoring plan
With any mentoring relationship, what you get out is equal to what you put in. T...
 
The perfect mentorship
Once you’ve found your mentor or mentee, the next thing you’ll have to overc...
 
Communicating honestly with your mentor
Imagine being in a relationship that lacks trust. Imagine not being able to be h...
 
Keep your relationship appropriate
Mentorships are delicate relationships wherein both parties have to be vulnerabl...
 
Why authenticity matters
Mentorships work best when they’re built on a foundation of trust. To accompli...
 
Handling conflict
Conflicts can occur in any relationship, and mentorships are no exception. But t...
 
Becoming the very best version of you
Each of us has different strengths, talents, and passions. One goal of a mentori...
 
Active listening
Mentoring relationships are built on trust. It’s essential that both parties f...
 
Evaluating your mentoring relationship
From time to time, mentors and mentees should evaluate their relationship to det...
 
Giving feedback and advice tactfully
Mentors help shape their mentee’s career growth by carefully offering input an...
 
Rules for success in a mentoring relationship
Mentor-mentee relationships can open up untold possibilities in a young person...
 
You think like people you spend time with
Motivational speaker Jim Rohn famously said that we are the average of the five ...
 
Take stock of your transferable skills
Over the years, you have developed many skills. You may not have a job yet, but ...
 
Storytelling
We all tell stories! And, we all listen to stories. We can move people to act b...
 
Quick tips for revising your resume
Your resume is usually the very first thing an employer sees that represents you...
 
The importance of accountability
A mentoring relationship is based on mutual respect and trust. For it to work, b...
 
Build rapport with your mentor
How can you get your mentor to happily share their time and wisdom with you and ...