Why Career Changers Need a Mentor (and How to Find One)
Mentors matter. This is a recent blog post I wrote for author and speaker Mary Foley’s terrific website, which is aimed at inspiring women. Click here to visit Mary’s site. Over the years, I’ve had a few female bosses offer guidance. But they never helped me break through any sort of glass ceiling, get promoted, [...]
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Meet Your Virtual Mentor
I met John Spence a few weeks ago. He was smart, funny, generous with his advice and encouraging. I didn’t actually meet him with a handshake, but rather a big smile and hello via my MacBook Pro screen one morning. He was at his desk in Gainesville, Florida, and I was in my home office [...]
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WANT TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS? GET A BUSINESS MENTOR
Read Published Article Lots of boomers are eager to start their own businesses. The desire may stem from the frustration that sits in your gut when the hunt to land an in-house position after a layoff hits wall after wall. Other times, it’s a dream that bubbles to the surface when you have the cushion [...]
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HOW TO FIND A MENTOR
Read Published Article 1. Ask yourself what you want in a mentor or sponsor. Is it an expert who can help with a specific business challenge—asking for a raise, say, or ways to spiff up your image with the proper dress for success attire? Do you want someone inside your workplace who has the inside [...]
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