article thumbnail

3 principles to building — and keeping — a great relationship with a mentor

Ideas.Ted

I’ve had more mentors than anyone I know. Without a father in my life, I grew up hungry for advice — which gave me a reason to make my relationships with mentors more personal and more meaningful than the average mentor-mentee relationship. Mentors tend to be older than you and work with other older-than-you people.

Mentoring 115
article thumbnail

Before You Get Booked as a Guest, be Ready to Say “Yes!”

Stephanie LH Calahan

She teaches and mentors authors, speakers and entrepreneurs on how to build a platform and attract major media and publishers. The post Before You Get Booked as a Guest, be Ready to Say “Yes!” It is the official magazine of the Black Speakers Network. Chat with Stephanie on Google+ | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube.

Mentoring 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor

The Small Business Blog

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 25, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Make sure that the mentor is aware of what you want from them e.g. cashflow advice.

Mentoring 100
article thumbnail

The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

You dislike the idea of having a coach/mentor because you can (and should) handle things on your own. Each time I write a book, every time I face that yellow pad, the challenge is so great. I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘Uh oh, they’re going to find out now. Teach Someone What You Know or Become a Mentor.

Mentoring 289
article thumbnail

Getting Help With Your Career - Jeff Keller

Office Dynamics

You can certainly shorten your learning curve by asking questions or by establishing an ongoing mentoring relationship. Recognize the mentor. It's vital to convey to the mentor that you're familiar with what he or she has done and that you find something about the mentor to be valuable. I can't argue with that principle.

Mentoring 100
article thumbnail

Getting Help With Your Career - Jeff Keller

Office Dynamics

You can certainly shorten your learning curve by asking questions or by establishing an ongoing mentoring relationship. Recognize the mentor. It's vital to convey to the mentor that you're familiar with what he or she has done and that you find something about the mentor to be valuable. I can't argue with that principle.

Mentoring 100
article thumbnail

Certain Truths That Never Change In Professional Development

Office Dynamics

Chrissy has spent years writing an entire library of career-focused e-books and programs. To thank you for being a part of our success, for the entire year, we are offering a 25% discount off books, CDs, journals and more. Find a mentor or “buddy” to help and guide you, if need be. Joan Burge.

2015 100