This year, it seems like there is no spring season in sight… after a hard, very long winter. If you live in the northeast, you may be waiting to plant your real garden, due to the hideous weather we’re all…
Tag: Mentor
You’re Never Too Young or Too Old to Get a Sponsor – Part 2
The critical contrast between MENTORS and SPONSORS is that the latter can be actual drivers of your career decisions and future mobility – and they put themselves on the line for you. Your Mentor(s) may also do that, but once…
You’re Never Too Young or Too Old to Get a Sponsor – Part 1
From clients as well as students, I field a lot of questions about the importance of having a career SPONSOR, specifically: 1) The role of SPONSORS vs. Mentors2) How to find a SPONSOR3) What to expect from a SPONSOR4) What…
DARE: It’s Never Too Early and Never Too Late – Two young enterprising careerists demonstrate.
Most of us by now have learned that using the term “seasoned executive” is a sure turnoff to many of today’s younger hiring managers, some of whom look as if they could be our kids but in fact are now…
Exchange Your Experience and Expertise, Over 40!
I had a wonderful generational “Exchange” yesterday with a young female colleague who was helping me prepare for a Skype meeting with a high-energy executive not known for his patience with technology glitches. I assured her that I would not…
Embrace the Role of Mentor, Coach, Guide: Become an Expert by Teaching It
You may have heard if you want to become an expert in a particular subject or skill, then you should try teaching it. I can certainly attest to that, now that I am teaching at NYU. Maybe you feel that…