Since good social capital is all about the bonds we build with one another, these can come into play during difficult times. Here’s how you build social capital at work.
When we become leaders and mentors, we need to define a certain leadership style that we will use to govern our behaviors and actions. All leaders have their own style, but not all actions taken provide the best results or build the healthiest relationships among teams. Research from Gallup shows that only 1 in 10 people have the natural ability […]
How do we even begin to approach the problem of finding bright new talent for our businesses? It is thought that up to 70% of applicants lie to some degree on their resumes. 79% of hiring managers spend less than 3 minutes reviewing the resumes that land on their desks. Companies often spend significant time and resources on external recruitment, […]
Even feedback with the best of intentions can cause people to put their guard up and prepare to go on the defensive. It can be very difficult for people to listen to even positive feedback as it can be interpreted as a critique of someone’s character. Yet people want feedback and critique to help them refocus their efforts and continue […]
Personalized attention. Individualized conversations. Tailored activities. These are just a taste of what one can expect from a top-notch mentoring experience. Unfortunately, not all mentoring programs utilize this strategy. Mentoring is meant to be organic, and within that framework, personalization typically goes best. But how you define “personalization” can vary from program to program. To help you make your mentoring […]
There are numerous types of mentors you could have. From our experience, however, you’re likely to run there are 7 big categories of mentors you’re likely to encounter. As you read through this list of mentor types, consider what type of mentor works best for you (or, if you’re the mentor, what type of mentor you want to be). START […]
