MentorCloud’s Web Worthy series is a curated list of the best mentoring articles and stories from the past week. Check in every Thursday for inspiration, guidance, and practical advice on everything related to mentoring!
The Takeaway:
- Corporate diversity conference promotes mentoring by Christian Morrow via New Pittsburgh Courier of Real Times Media
- “‘But it goes beyond that, beyond “the illusion of inclusion,”‘ said Castleberry-Singleton. ‘It’s the difference between mentorship and sponsorship—that means you have skin in the game. It takes a conscious personal commitment from everyone.’ “
- Antrim businesses can ‘Ask’ for mentoring via Antrim Times
- “My mentor was able to give tips and advice to progress my skills and gave me the confidence to give things a go with support. The recommendations and advice were excellent.“
- SWAZILAND TOURISM GETS A LITTLE HELP FROM THE GUARDIAN by Nokwanda Diamini-Masuku via Swazi Observer
- “Today, smart organisations are realising that a workplace mentoring program can serve the entire employee lifecycle.”
- Professional women share how to leverage mentoring relationships by Lesa Jones via Tulsa Business & Legal News
- “According to a 2011 LinkedIn Study, 82 percent of women agree on the importance of having a mentor, but 20 percent of women have never leveraged these relationships.”
- Talent Management Mentoring in Precarious Relationships by Marshall Goldsmith via Talent Management Magazine
- “Mentoring in precarious relationships offers unique rewards and challenges. The secret to success lies in taking what is a unique relationship and managing the exchange of wisdom so it maintains and honors equality.”
