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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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Opinion: 5 New Leadership Rules Are Required For Mentoring Remote Workers

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Many organizations haven’t yet upskilled their leaders to inspire, engage and motivate under a remote or hybrid framework. . The best leaders in a remote or hybrid environment rely on trust, deep relationships, vulnerability and outcome-based evaluation metrics to mentor and guide employees. . Establish trust: .

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What Is The Promotion Paradox? A Critical Issue For Today’s Managers

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The author of the article, Tamara Myles (who has researched the impact of productivity and published a book on it called “The Secret to Peak Productivity: A Simple Guide to Reaching Your Personal Best”) elegantly lays out three factors that make work meaningful. The data suggests a clear demand for managerial interactions and feedback.

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SUCCESS’ 2024 Women of Influence

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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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3 Strategic Things You Must Do to Effectively Organize Your Desk

All Things Admin

Is it organized or a disaster area? There are three zones you need to think about as you clear the clutter and put systems in place for staying organized. Setup your own file-on-the-go station for quick and easy organizing. Take a look around your workspace. Can you quickly and easily find things? Create workspace zones.

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Gen Z’s Impact On The Workplace: Tech-Enabled And Collaborative

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It is imperative for leading organizations to meet the call of Gen Z and embrace workspaces that are inclusive, tech-enabled and responsible. For example, JLL’s Future of Work 2022 research shows that nearly half (46%) of organizations aim to accelerate investments in diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the workplace by 2025.

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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

On The Job

Check in with mentors. Talk to a mentor about where you are in your career, and new goals. Does your mentor think you need to turn in a new direction? Are you finding ways to challenge your thinking with new podcasts or books? Many professional organizations are doing a great job of moving their events online.

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