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…
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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…
Developing the Confidence of an Emerging Leader
For many years, I was an advisor for the Junior Achievement Company Program, which was an after-school economic education course. Throughout this time, I met and mentored many high school students on the cusp of adulthood. Over a three month period a group of 20 – 30 high school students met weekly to run a company…
Why Confidence is so Important When Leading Change and How to Build It
Guest Post by Phil Buckley Confidence is the most important trait leaders can draw upon when leading change. They need to be confident that they are looking at the right information, making the right decisions and giving people the right support to take on new routines. Confidence enables focus, builds momentum and inspires people to…