Now more than ever before, employees are expecting their employers to prioritize and support their personal and professional well-being. In this article from Forbes, learn more about how mentoring relationships in the workplace contribute to positive outcomes for working professionals, including improved well-being, support for […]
The National Science Foundation (NSF), third-largest federal research funding stream for universities, is now requiring all grant applicants to submit a mentoring plan for graduate students, with a goal of expanding the pipeline from graduate school to the workforce. “We know […]
What is the difference between networking and relationship-building? For many college students and working professionals, they see “networking” as the thing you do when you’re looking for a job. It’s seeking out people for informational interviews and career conversations with the hope of landing a […]
In this article from the Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring (reprinted from Forbes.com), learn how to seek out mentoring relationships and ask someone to serve in a mentorship role. “You can ask someone for a one-time coffee, of course, but connecting with someone multiple times can […]
In this article for The American Journal of Medicine, Dr. Smita Pakhale shares five lessons on mentoring students from underrepresented groups (URG). She emphasizes the importance of understanding social determinants that URG students face in academic spaces.
In this article for the American Society for Microbiology, Dr. Peter Gilligan shares his experience as a mentor to a person of color. His reflections demonstrate how cultural competency is learned in a mentorship relationship and how these inclusive relationships foster excellence in the […]
We all know we need feedback. And, whether we want it or not, we’re surrounded by feedback all the time. But are you taking advantage of the feedback you’re being given, to make sound decisions? Do you know how and why feedback helps to build […]
We know that feedback can be incredibly beneficial when delivered well and with clear intention. But how do you communicate feedback while also considering cultural, gender, and generational divides? This September 2023 article from Harvard Business Review considers how to frame feedback based on […]
Engaging in an intentional mentoring relationship – whether as a mentor or mentee – is a key skill to develop. We all need people to be successful as we navigate our personal and professional lives. So how do you show up for mentoring conversations? In
In this article written by E.J. Masicampo (WFU Department of Psychology) in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, learn how making a plan can eliminate the cognitive effects of unfulfilled goals.