From time to time, I have discussions with an experienced director-level leader about managerial matters. As someone who has supervised technical professionals for more than a decade, this leader brings a wealth of experience, and I highly value his insights. Recently, during one of our conversations, he mentioned an Expectations List that he provides to…
Career Advice – Will My New Boss Believe My Bad Press?
Here’s a note from a reader with a career question: I just learned that I’ll be getting a new boss at the end of the month – someone from outside the company who doesn’t know me. This is a good thing, because, frankly, I’ve made some bad choices in my current job and I think…
How Do You Know if You’re Ready to Be a Mentor?
Throughout my career, I’ve had many fantastic mentors. My mentors helped me gain perspective, broaden my thinking and develop confidence. When designing leadership development programs, I often build a mentoring component into the mix because I’ve personally experienced how valuable the process is. Beyond Experience: The Mindset Essential for Effective Mentorship Companies often have formal…
Leadership Worry Strips Away Confidence
When my eldest child entered middle school, we discussed the ways our morning routine would change, including his need to wake up an hour earlier. The day before school started he said, “Mom, you don’t even need to get up tomorrow morning with me. I’ll make my own lunch.” He was cutting all ties. He had…
Mentors: Your Words Matter
And as we head into a new year, did you know that the month of January is National Mentoring Month? Yep, a whole month dedicated to people who help others become better people. That’s a made-up holiday that I can get behind! Who has made a difference in your life? Maybe it was a high…