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Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Teams Up with the NFL Inspire Change Initiative to Recruit Mentors Nationwide

NonProfit PRO

The two powerhouse organizations join forces to recruit men, especially men of color, and reach more youth in need of a caring adult mentor.

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Be a Mentor, Thank a Mentor During National Mentoring Month

Saleforce Nonprofit

Each January, National Mentoring Month celebrates the people who guide our paths, support our journeys, inspire our next steps: mentors. One of my first mentors was a friend of my parents. January is National Mentoring Month. Have you ever thought about how that feeling could lead you to becoming a mentor yourself?

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Leadership’s Biggest Perk—Giving Others a Boost

.orgSource

Most CEOs are lucky enough to have a mentor or two in their past. The rise of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a priority, coupled with the imperative to utilize talent more effectively, signals the need for a more deliberate approach to mentoring. Be Intentional What can we do to facilitate more deliberate mentoring relationships?

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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. He also firmly suggested that I needed to change the name. None of it would have been possible without the brilliant heart and mind of my mentor, G.

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The AI Fix-It Fantasy: What Won’t Change in Your Nonprofit

John Kenyon

But sorry, folks, it won’t be leading your after-school art classes or mentoring youth anytime soon. So, keep nurturing those relationships and inspiring change, one person at a time. Let’s keep doing what we do best: changing the world, one human connection at a time.

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How To Be A Stronger Career Mentor And Coach

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Author Paul Falcone offers the following great advice for how to become a stronger career mentor and coach by helping your subordinates grow and develop in their own careers. Look for new ways of reinventing the workflow in light of your company's changing needs. Encourage others to engage in random acts of kindness.

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Your 2024 New Year's Resolution Check-In

Eric Jacobsen Blog

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)