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.
Written by Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University At this point you likely have heard that you need to find mentors, sponsors, and other support systems to build a successful career. In this age of
Written by Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We all struggle with goal-setting (don’t worry, it’s not just you!). Why is that? It’s hard to plan forward. Often we don’t have all of the information […]
While it’s important for faculty and staff to build relationships and connect with colleagues across campus and in their broader field of work, we also have the job of modeling this to our students at Wake Forest. Here are a few specific ways you might […]
After the past few years of social distancing and pandemic living, we could all use some practice around building effective relationships. In fact, new research from the organization BetterUp (2022) has found that our society, particularly in the workplace, is suffering from a major […]
With the world of work dramatically changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also consider the key competencies and skill sets that are needed to manage both our personal and professional lives. According to Udemy Business in their 2022 Workplace Learning […]