Seeking out and building relationships with mentors, sponsors, and other support resources is a great way to support your growth and gather feedback. We know that finding mentors can be challenging, and that’s why we love the idea of short-term mentoring. Think about who the […]
A recent survey from Inside Higher Ed and College Pulse found that student mentors in college have provided everything from career advice to advice on course selection to guidance on navigating student life. However, not all students have equal access to, or even know […]
This article from Inside Higher Ed examines a research study conducted by the University of Illinois that identified four key factors that contribute to college students’ sense of belonging. These factors included: identification with the university, social match, social acceptance, and cultural capital in […]
In this article from the Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring, learn more about findings from a new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology on how simply reaching out to someone through a phone call or text results in positive effects. Many of […]
We know that new employees and young professionals need mentorship, guidance, and support as they navigate a new workplace and role. But how does this play out for hybrid employees? This article from Forbes explores strategies and tips for building meaningful relationships with young professionals. […]
While much is made of how to find and build effective relationships with mentors, the ending is no less important. When mentoring relationships are done well, the ending is a pivotal point in re-forming the relationship on new terms. And, sometimes, mentoring relationships need to […]
Anyone who has run a mentoring program has, at some point, confronted the question of “the match.” Or, to put it another way, how important is it to match people based on various demographic qualities? In this post in The Chronicle of Evidence Based […]
Gallup research shows 45% of women would like a CEO or senior management role even if that requires working 50+ hour per week, but women only account for 23% of U.S. senior business roles. Career advancement requires 4 fundamental elements: talent, ambition, development, and opportunity. […]
In this world of AI, social isolation, and increasing disconnection, your superpower for both personal and professional success is your ability to develop your social capital. But how do you do that if you don’t come from privilege or have built in connections? The good […]
In a mentorship, having clear boundaries — along with responses to share when those limits are transgressed — is important for safeguarding your mental health, your privacy, and your productivity. To establish them, have a conversation with your mentor, preferably at the start of the relationship. […]