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According to a Gallup survey detailed in Ellen A. Ensher and Susan Elaine Murphy’s Power Mentoring, there are 12 core elements which make up a great place to work. As we get ready to enter a new year, we as leaders & mentors should review these questions now and give serious thought to the responses. [...]
Many people have achieved more than they ever thought possible because someone believed in them. Someone recognized the potential within them to excel, to exceed their own expectations. That someone was their mentor. Mentors are often the final push we need to achieve a goal which we were unsure was attainable. Benjamin Disraeli said, “The [...] Although I realize that I may be in the minority on this topic, I have grown to hate the Holiday season. Yes, “hate” is a strong word but it’s truly how I feel. The greed and entitlement exhibited by people has led to my disdain for this time of year. People have forgotten that this [...]
Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try but it’s the continual effort which drives us toward that goal. As leaders, it is our responsibility to continually encourage our colleagues to maintain the high level of effort required to reach the team’s goals. Though it can be hard to convince people to keep pushing forward, [...] You never know when one random act of kindness or one sincere word of encouragement may change someone’s outlook or life. A simple smile; a small deed; a thank you – these simple things make just make a world of difference when we are having a bad day or struggling with something. Now imagine how [...] This holiday season, I urge you to give your time and energy as a gift. Show you’re willing to exemplify the true meaning of the spirit of holiday season. Make a difference. There is nothing stronger than the heart and willingness of a volunteer.
Now that Thanksgiving has passed, the hectic Holidays have officially arrived. Over the next four to six weeks, our schedules will be filled even more with parties, events, and school functions for our children. As we all know, it is extremely unfortunate the Holidays have become more about materialism and less about its true meaning [...] |
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