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How to make small talk

(posted about 1 year ago)

Whether you’re networking, building rapport in a mentoring relationship or standing around the office water cooler, knowing how to strike up a conversation is a must. Here are three tips to break the ice: 1. Ask open-ended questions. Asking questions with a straightforward answer quickly shuts a conversation down. Instead, ask questions that require thought and...
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How to sell your great idea

(posted about 1 year ago)

You’re sitting on an idea that could save your company money, gain new clients or improve employee productivity (e.g. starting a mentoring program). But how do you sell it to your boss? 1. Build a solid business case. Turn the idea into something tangible. Show how it aligns with company objectives, doesn’t conflict with other company priorities and has a respectable...
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The invaluable benefits of mentoring for both mentors and mentees

(posted about 1 year ago)

The benefits to being mentored are no secret. Career guidance, insider industry perspectives, support and skills development are all amongst the advantages of having a strong mentor. But, a mentor benefits from the relationship as well. Aside from paying-it-forward as a role model, the relationship allows a mentor to develop his or her leadership skills and listening skills –...
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Learning to listen

(posted about 1 year ago)

By definition, listening means to pay attention. It does not mean hearing – which refers to sound – but means actually focusing on what’s being said. The trouble is that many of us only listen some of the time. The rest of the time, we’re only hearing. Practicing these three listening techniques builds strong social skills and boosts professional...
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Innovative ways to achieve your goals

(posted about 1 year ago)

We set goals of different calibers all the time. We set them to better ourselves, improve our life experiences, and realize milestone achievements. But even though reaching a goal is important, sometimes, the motivation wanes. Next time motivation slips, try one of these innovative ways to turn momentum around. 1. Create a vision board. Seeing a goal is powerful. Use...
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How mentoring builds confidence

(posted about 1 year ago)

Self-confidence is key to both personal and professional success. But it doesn’t always come easily and there are days when a new challenge can shake our confidence. Sometimes that challenge goes well and the positive reinforcement that comes with it builds confidence. Other times, that challenge has a less than desired outcome forcing us to learn from the...
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How to make small talk

How to sell your great idea

The invaluable benefits of mentoring for both mentors and mentees

Learning to listen

Innovative ways to achieve your goals

How mentoring builds confidence

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