Comments on: Thank Your Mentor Today

By: Just Not With Their Ears | The People Equation

Just Not With Their Ears | The People Equation — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:34:29 +0000

[...] following post is written by one of my mentors Sarah Gutek, a former Human Resources Executive. It’s a delight to have her contribute to The [...]

By: My At-Work Gratitude List | The People Equation

My At-Work Gratitude List | The People Equation — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:28:05 +0000

[...] mentors. I’ve blogged about these pivotal people before, whose advice and modeling of what great leaders should be have helped me in so many [...]

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:05:06 +0000

I know some of your mentors personally. I agree with yout. They are extremely capable, ethical, knowledgable and have character to be emulated. You are fortunate and even your public acknowledgement of appreciation shows that you have learned well from them.

By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:34:08 +0000

I never had a formal mentor either – but I had lots of interesting and helpful experiences along the way. It’s a nice idea to thank the people who helped – even if it is a just a few years later!

By: thuy

thuy — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:23:36 +0000

Jennifer,
That’s an interesting perspective. However, if the person i’m observing is not open or receptive, the road map is pretty much blocked and not for shared! and unfortunately, i have encountered a few of those =(

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:11:11 +0000

Pam,

Welcome to the People Equation! I love it when my IRL (In Real Life) colleagues stop by. Glad this was helpful to you!

By: Pam Rincones

Pam Rincones — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:36:36 +0000

very inspiring. I shared it with my direct reports, and with a colleague working on our mentoring program. Thank you for including me in this great resource!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:12:41 +0000

Thuy,

Thanks for coming back to The People Equation. Yes, it’s changed– for the better, I hope!

I encourage you to widen your thinking about what “mentor” means. The standard definition is a person who actively takes you under his/her wing. Those people are invaluable. If you broaden your definition and “pay attention”– to those who are effective and those who are not, you’ll get a great (free!) roadmap. Then, you layer on your personal goals and style to make it your own.

By: Thuy

Thuy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:08:53 +0000

You changed your site. I like the new look! Unfortnately, up to this point, I only have one mentor that I met through our local SHRM chapter. She’s great! Hopefully, I’ll get the chance to encounter more…