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Is Don Draper the Perfect Mentor? | Man Men

Don Draper is an accidental mentor. Some people are born mentors; others find themselves mentoring accidentally. He and Peggy have an interesting relationship. He builds her up one day and then brings her down the next. Along the way, he helps her learn the ropes of the job. Eventually, Peggy surpass Don, and does some mentoring of her own. What can we learn from Don and Peggy's dynamic? How can you be a great mentor or find one?

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How to Get On-the-Job Training Without Overloading Yourself

Making time to learn on the job can be difficult. You know it will help you improve your skills needed for advancement. But how to get the work done and learn about doing it even better? I take you through what to learn and how to learn on the job. 12 practical tips on making time to learn on the job can boost you skills and get you on the path to promotion.

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Flip the Mentoring Paradigm: Try Reverse Mentoring

Mentoring is an important way for a junior to get assistance from a senior manager. But can leaders benefit from mentoring advice and insights from a more junior or new employee? Absolutely! Find out how both parties can benefit and how to get started here with my new Guide to Reverse Mentoring.

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The Power of Coaching and Mentoring

How to coach and mentor - skills every manager needs to succeed. Do Managers need coaching and mentoring skills? What’s the difference between coaching and mentoring? What models work best? Get free downloadables to help you get started.

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Unleashing Your Management and Leadership Potential 

If you want to unleash your potential as a manager and leader here are 3 things you need to know and 3 you need to do right now. I will take your through the process step by step and find how explore the power of mentorship in helping you to maximize your potential. Whether you're just starting your professional journey or seeking to enhance your current skill set, this article will provide invaluable guidance.

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Mastering Attitude for Success: The Key to Shifting Your Life and Work for the Better

Mastering the right attitude can make the difference between struggling and success. While a good mindset won't solve all of life's problems, it sure helps. Your attitude impacts your work and home life more than you may realize.Learn how you can master your attitude with these practical steps.

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Goal Setting | How to set and achieve your objectives

Are you ready to make a change this year? Would you like to be able to get out of your rut? Improve the quality of your life? Or, just be more successful? Yes? Great! Get started with the first step: Download the coaching guide here. And follow along to see how to use this Guide.

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What High-Performing Teams will do Differently in 2024

With all of the changes in the nature of teams over the past few years, what will managers need to do differently in 2023? And what are the practical tips and tools they can us to start using new ways of working to help their teams optimize performance. This article gives the practical insights and a downloadable workbook to help leaders and managers get started today.

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How to Get the Job you Really Want

Interviewing for a job can be scary. Some may feel a good interview is one where they can answer all of the interviewers' questions. But applicants looking for a career and who want to work for a company that shares their values and goals might go further. Preparing to ask the interviewer follow-up questions and explore details about the company, team, and job will help them know if the role is the right one to accept.

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7 Ways to Avoid Mentor Burnout

Mentoring takes a lot of energy and time. Resources are in limited supply for everyone, especially leaders in high demand for mentees. Smart leaders will protect their mental space and calendar by ensuring they are mentoring the right people, with the right plan, for the right outcomes. Learn 7 tips to go from mentoring stressed-to-success.

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How to Network

Ready to start Networking again? Building professional relationships with customers, suppliers, people in your industry or professional organizations is key to your long term success. But if you have gotten out of practice the last few years, or want to get started, I have got the tips and tricks you need to get going.

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