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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.

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could have a flexible schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. You will get there much faster.

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What Are You Thankful For?

The Office Professionals Place

The holidays are quickly approaching and this is the time of year when we reflect on our successes and goals and also begin thinking about what we can do to reach the next level the following year. ’ Here are a few things to think about, can you relate? My advice is to grab a member and become a mentor or get mentored!

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5 Challenges and Mistakes Faced by Every Solopreneur

Office Organization Success

The main reason I started my business in the first place (way back in November 2001) was so that I could choose my own schedule – I had two young children at the time and needed to have a very flexible schedule that would allow me to be around for them, particularly during school holidays. Challenge/Mistake #2 – Taking on the WRONG Clients.

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Getting your foot in the door.

Laughing all the Way to Work

If a more experienced assistant comes alongside you and provides mentoring - dont refuse it. FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE IMAGE Subscribe To Posts Atom Posts Comments Atom Comments Subscribe to the blog here Search This Blog Loading. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Excellent material!

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Set Healthy Boundaries at Work

Ian's Messy Desk

Give your manager reasonable estimates of what your team can achieve and keep him or her informed of major issues or delays which come up. A good people leader is always willing to mentor and assist their team members. Set boundaries. Get support.

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Could telecommuting be a career mistake?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Could telecommuting be a career mistake? I live in Florida & my company is in Vancouver BC so I also have a 3 hour time difference & different holiday schedule.