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Tribute to My Mentor

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In honor of Gerry Davis, April 2018 My mentor passed away earlier this month. I have had the benefit of numerous mentors over my long career, but Gerry Davis was The Mentor. We worked together for over 35 years, from the very beginnings of my Silicon Valley career. He took the idea one step further.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Mentoring A Priority

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mentors: Bobby Deleon and Michel Daniel and students from ECHS - Speed Networking. Note from Beth: My friend Porter Gale has just launched a new book called “ Your Network is Net Worth.” Her book shares the secrets of how to do this. 5 Reasons Why Should Make Mentoring A Priority by Porter Gale.

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?

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How To Coach With Compassion

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Even when people do respond, they often do so out of obligation rather than motivation,” explain the authors of the book, Helping People Change: Coaching With Compassion For Lifelong Learning And Growth. And, this type of coaching is different from mentoring, which can sometimes last over decades.

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The Three Pillars Of Executive Presence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Because sponsors have a vested interest in how you turn out (your reputation now being linked with their own), they will give you the kind of feedback that mentors can't or won't," says Hewlett.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

And making too many personal sacrifices, wanting to leave your job, and having a bad or cynical attitude about your work. Fortunately, according to Dr. Kandi Wiens , author of the new book, Burnout Immunity , you can learn how to build immunity to burnout. Ask your manager for a change in your work conditions. Managing yourself.

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70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2021. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders?