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This High School is Doing Whatever it Takes to Mentor First-Generation Students

Success

In Homer’s ancient story The Odyssey , the goddess Athena, disguised as old man Mentor, reveals to the hero’s son the right path to take. Skip forward several millennia and across the Atlantic to an urban high school preparing teens for life after graduation, and the image of mentor-as-lone-sage doesn’t quite paint the picture.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

Success

Female entrepreneurs , CEOs and community leaders who mentor and support young women provide invaluable guidance, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions. Her forthcoming book, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in fall 2024.

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For Jamie Kern Lima, Unlocking Success Starts with Embracing Self-Worth

Success

In a world inundated with self-help books and influencers posing as online therapists, Jamie Kern Lima is a beacon of authenticity and wisdom. Best known as a motivational speaker, author and personal development mentor , Lima is not just another success story; she is a testament to the transformative power of self-worth. It’s simple.

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Start Here. Go Anywhere. You Decide! Navigating Career Transitions with Confidence

All Things Admin

Engage in conversations with mentors, industry professionals, or career coaches who can provide valuable advice, insights, and support throughout your journey. If you need help creating your Comprehensive Professional Portfolio Strategy, my latest book, Prove Your Skills! Seek Guidance and Mentorship. You can order your copy here.

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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

Betsy Dougert, vice president of external relations for SCORE , which provides free mentoring service for small business owners, wants female entrepreneurs in all fields to know that SCORE’s more than 10,000 volunteer mentors have their backs every step of the way. And some organizations are looking to help change that.

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Your Administrative Assistant Is Your Greatest Asset

Office Dynamics

Only then will they have the know-how and confidence to make decisions and take charge of challenges that arise during the day. Be a mentor. You can help by mentoring on a regular basis. This article is an excerpt from the book, Underneath It All: Postgraduate Level Revelations Lift Administrative Assistants to New Heights.

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Preparing for a Smooth Transition: 4 Tips for Retiring Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

You need to document your key processes and responsibilities so that your successor can step into the position with confidence. Tip 4: Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing There’s a difference between training someone and mentoring someone. Tip 1: Document Your Procedures If you don’t already have a procedures manual , create one!