A Mentor for All Seasons, Blog #20

Mentoring.  According to Merriam-Webster, a mentor teaches others life lessons as well as offer  advice on a variety of business issues. Mentors help people develop professionally through informal discussions, career development sessions as well as explore problem-solving skills. Moreover, when business professionals participate in a mentoring program, they obtain the necessary tools required to navigate their career path.

Benefits of Mentoring Programs (for mentors and mentees):

• Learn something about yourself that you did not know before 
• Share and provide insights with others on everything from time management, tips on promotions and resume writing
• Professional development with a leader in your organization
• Obtain input about professional challenges that will help you grow and explore new career options
• Network with people inside your organization that you do not work with on a regular basis
• Enhance your verbal and communication skills

Mentoring Reading List:

• Mentoring - The TAO of Giving and Receiving Wisdom
• Sun Tzu for Women: The Art of Winning in Business 
• First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently

Check out the online resources available for mentoring programs during the National Mentoring Month.