Recently I’ve come to realize that one bad habit I’ve developed is I dislike asking people for advice unless I can’t figure it out myself. With two simple tools–Google and a laptop–I figure I can do the research myself, collect …
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From humankind’s earliest days, mentors and coaches have been a significant ingredient in the careers of many accomplished individuals. As they reported in Fast Company in 2006, Jim Bolt and Brian Underhill conducted a study that found that 56 percent …
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In a recent TED talk, Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, speculated why there are so few female leaders. She thinks they undervalue themselves and their abilities, which in turn causes them to be undervalued in the workplace. While men …
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I swear by mentoring as one of the best ways to teach your team members what they need to know to be productive and send the message that you think they’re important and care about their growth. Obviously, an official …
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Being generous simply means giving freely of yourself – your knowledge, your expertise, your time, or your possessions – without expecting anything in return. It can range from helping a disabled person with her groceries to serving on the board …
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I received this e-mail from a reader, and it’s not the first time I’ve gotten this question: Dear Alexandra: A college graduate asked me to be her mentor. What does this mean? I have two kids in high school and …
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Is your company failing at recognizing and growing internal talent? Unless you are leading in a spunky tech start up company, it’s likely that your team is older and staffed with people who are at the top of their careers. …
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