This week I’m celebrating the anniversary of my first full-time job. Several (long, painful) months after earning my MBA at Ohio State I took what I thought would be a pretty cool job as marketing…
This week I’m celebrating the anniversary of my first full-time job. Several (long, painful) months after earning my MBA at Ohio State I took what I thought would be a pretty cool job as marketing…
This week I’m celebrating the anniversary of my first full-time job. Several (long, painful) months after earning my MBA at Ohio State I took what I thought would be a pretty cool job as marketing…
It’s easy to give advice. I think I find it easy to take advice too. But for me to heed the words that I say to others? Not so easy. So this one is for…
This week, I introduced you to three more archetypes of mentors to avoid: Malignant Mentors. Combine these with the Missing Mentors and Mismatched Mentors I’ve written about in the past, and it becomes clear that…
Mentorship is supposed to be about guidance, support, and growth. But what happens when the elements are already in place for a toxic relationship? Noel the Controller is the embodiment of a mentor who abuses…
Mentorship can be both a blessing and a challenge in the workplace. Take the case of Lori the Loyalist—a mentor I trusted, but who ultimately put her loyalty to the organization above her loyalty to…
In the world of mentors and mentoring, not every one of them has your best interests at heart. For example, consider Harry the Hoarder—a boss and would-be mentor who always puts his needs above those…
It’s easy to give advice. I think I find it easy to take advice too. But for me to heed the words that I say to others? Not so easy. So this one is for…
Let’s show everyone how we’re celebrating the end of the week! Post an image (you or a passable proxy) that shows how you’re feeling on this fine Friday. Me? I’m feeling proud! Two weeks into…