Mentorship

Where to Find a Female Mentor -- The Answer May Surprise You

The Levo League | Posted 05.22.2012

The Levo League

My name is Mollie Vandor, and I'm a stalker. No, I haven't boiled any bunny rabbits lately. My particular brand of stalking has to do with my passion for my career and the industry that I work in.

Who's on Your Personal Board of Advisors (PBA)?

Women & Co | Posted 05.21.2012

Women & Co

My "PBA," the people I tap for counsel, have been instrumental in helping me prepare for each step of my career. Here are my tips for selecting the right mentors and building those relationships.

Networking Commandments for New Grads

The Levo League | Posted 05.02.2012

The Levo League

The bad news: You have to start from scratch. The good news: You have to start from scratch.

Are Mentors Getting in the Way of Your Success?

The Levo League | Posted 04.25.2012

The Levo League

We know that more women are needed in the top echelons of executive management, and a focus on sponsorship in conjunction with mentoring is just the way to address this need.

This Is Not the Boss I Ordered

Caroline Dowd-Higgins | Posted 06.02.2012

Caroline Dowd-Higgins

Well-meaning individuals who land roles as leaders often make your work life hellish because as nice as they are (and some are not!), they are inept at leading. So what's a professional to do?

The Mentor's Mentor

Gary M. Krebs | Posted 05.26.2012

Gary M. Krebs

No matter the situation, I would ask myself the question: "What would Gerry do?" Just imagining the answer got me through many complex challenges. I even made a list of the top six attributes that made his leadership style so effective.

Strategically Building a Personal Network

Chelsea Carmona | Posted 04.28.2012

Chelsea Carmona

Growing up in a generation where having 600 Facebook "friends" didn't mean you got a phone call on a Friday night, I originally felt that Facebook was not the best networking option for me, particularly concerning my job search.

Millions of Children Need Mentors

Tasha Mitchell | Posted 03.31.2012

Tasha Mitchell

The New Year has just begun, and it's not too late to add one more meaningful deed to your list of resolutions: mentoring a child in your community.

I'm Quitting My Job Because My Mentor Left The Company

The Grindstone | Meredith Lepore | Posted 01.03.2012

You've done it. You have actually found the perfect mentor. You have found the person at your company who not only supports and advises you but also p...

Mentorship & Motivation

Shadi Bushra | Posted 02.29.2012

Shadi Bushra

I usually don't like thinking of myself as a role model. At first glance it seems like voluntarily taking on more responsibility. But as my mom likes to remind me whenever I'm home, being a role model isn't even close to optional.

5 Tips From Silicon Valley's Female Leaders

Angie Chang | Posted 01.10.2012

Angie Chang

"You don't have to be the smartest person in the world to do something interesting. Figure out how to take advantage of your own smarts."

Are Post50 Women Too Fearful Of Mentoring?

Posted 12.26.2011

LinkedIn surveyed more than 1,000 female professionals in the U.S. and 82 percent agreed that having a mentor is important. Fair enough. Yet, nearly 1...

Do Women Prefer Male Mentors Over Other Women?

The Grindstone | Posted 12.10.2011

“If a woman wants advice from someone who has been there, done that, then it pretty much has to be a man,” said Deborah Ellinger, president of Res...

Keeping Great People With Three Kinds of Mentors

Anthony Tjan | Posted 10.18.2011

Anthony Tjan

Few firms think as carefully about mentorship as they should. So for most companies, a wake-up call on the basics of mentorship is in order.

Laura Stampler

Who's Advocating For You At Work?

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Stampler | Posted 10.17.2011

We've heard it before: long hours, a strong work ethic and stellar performance no longer guarantee your rise on the corporate ladder -- if they ever d...

Kauffman's Guide To Navigating The Startup Game

Nick Seguin | Posted 05.25.2011

Nick Seguin

While the active and messy life-cycle of company building is far from being boiled "down to a science," entrepreneurs will be a step ahead if they focus on people, strategic financing and iteration.

Zappos CEO: Why I Give My Employees Courses In 'Delivering Happiness'

Tony Hsieh | Posted 05.25.2011

Tony Hsieh

Rather than focusing on individuals as assets, we instead focus on building as our asset a pipeline of people in every single department with varying levels of skills and experience, ranging from entry level all the way up through senior management and leadership positions.

Show Them Your Keys!

Alyson Renaldo | Posted 05.25.2011

Alyson Renaldo

Attention all you educated, responsible, hardworking, professional people out there; please do this author a favor: If you're within proximity of a teenager or young person, show them your keys!

Climbing the Ropes to Get Ahead

Ilene H. Lang | Posted 05.25.2011

Ilene H. Lang

Mentors can show you the ropes, but sponsors help you climb them.

Thoughts on the Various Types of Entrepreneurial Mentorship

Dave Lerner | Posted 05.25.2011

Dave Lerner

This is part of my ongoing Series on Mentorship. I've been doing a lot of thinking about mentorship and mentorship programs of late. In that I pro...

Trip to Haiti #22: Some Changes at Bottom, Same Old Stuff at Top

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

Jim Luce

My 22nd trip to Haiti since 2001, the third since the earthquake of January 12. Probably over 250,000 dead more than six months ago. The exact figur...

Our Obligation to Help Other Women

Christine Bork | Posted 05.25.2011

Christine Bork

I once had the great privilege of hearing former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speak. Her speech was powerful, with one line in particular staying with me over the years: "There's a special place in hell reserved for women who don't help other women."

Track Records and Trickle Downs: Will Elected Women Officals Benefit Other Women?

Douglas M. Branson | Posted 05.25.2011

Douglas M. Branson

Women voters may well find of interest female candidate's track records with respect to hiring, promotion and mentoring of other women in business.

Women Need Mentors: How to Find One or Create One in Your Life

Kari Henley | Posted 11.17.2011

Kari Henley

Ever had a professional mentor before? If you are a woman, I bet the answer is no. Wouldn't it be easier if someone could help guide you along the way? Learn how.

A Woman, an Idea and a Network Can Change the World

Eileen Sweeney | Posted 05.25.2011

Eileen Sweeney

All it takes is one woman and one idea to innovate -- but it takes her network to make the innovation come to life, a network that helps encourage, educate and mentor women in science professions.