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How do you find a mentor at work? Mentors challenge your thinking, help you avoid mistakes and provide career guidance that, ideally, will allow you to achieve your goals faster.

A mentor can be an invaluable person to have in your life. Read on for tips to help you find the right mentor for you.

A good mentor will be able to assist you in both your personal and professional development—essentially, helping you realize your full potential. Here are some of the benefits of having a workplace mentor.

Great mentors have wisdom in abundance. But just because someone knows the ins and outs of your industry, doesn't necessarily mean he or she is the person from whom you can learn the most. So what makes a good mentor?

A mentorship program has almost no down side for a business. It’s a great way to motivate employees, work toward company goals, and build bench strength. With a little planning, you can harness the power of mentorship in house. Here are some tips for doing that.

Mentors at work have wisdom on matters large and small to offer those willing to listen. Here are seven incredible lessons from career role models.

There are many kinds of relationships that form in the workplace. But only some of them can help advance your career. Find out how to build the relationships you need to do so.

Whether you’re new or a longtime employee, it can be intimidating to make meaningful connections within your organization. The good news is there are creative ways to build your professional network organically — even if you consider yourself to be more of an introvert.

There are big benefits to your business when you offer training and development to your employees. Engaged employees are more productive and less likely to leave. Here’s how to offer training and development to show your employees you value them.

Doing your job and doing it well isn’t enough. If your nose is pushed too hard into the grindstone, you’re missing opportunities to network and make connections within your company.

A good boss serves as a teacher, advocate, and wellspring of information. They don’t just tell you what to do; they help you grow and develop in your chosen career. Having a boss that doesn’t communicate with you isn’t just frustrating. It can be detrimental to your success. Do you have an unresp...

Whether your boss gravitates toward big meetings and group projects or prefers to work individually with their employees, he will have to conduct one-on-one meetings. Some take the buddy-buddy approach, some use a coaching or mentoring style, and others take advantage of the opportunity to microm...

The line between your personal life and your work life can get blurry—especially if you've connected with your colleagues on social media. But what does your boss really need to know about your personal life?

Company executives are some of the most rewarding people to have in your professional network, but they can feel the most out of reach. They aren’t! With these five tips you can begin making these valuable connections.

Is it OK to ask for feedback after not getting the job? Maybe. It depends on what your definition of feedback is. Here’s how you can go about getting information if you genuinely want it.

Leadership remains an ongoing challenge for forward-looking organizations. But leadership doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of intentional actions, strategic thinking and constant reassessment guided by ongoing training and learning opportunities as well as mentors and coaches.

If you've found yourself in a career slump, you aren't alone. Even the most energetic, positive, and motivated people occasionally find themselves stuck in a rut. A short-term slump isn't usually a problem for most people, but if there doesn't seem to be light at the end of the tunnel, it's time ...

As you look around, it appears there is no ladder to climb and no room to advance. The higher leadership positions are filled, and it doesn't look like anyone's leaving any time soon. You feel like you've hit a dead end. What should you do?

That incredible training seminar in Las Vegas probably isn't happening, and the chance to learn from professional mentors face to face may be limited. But all is not lost. Read on to learn more.....

Ask just about anyone how to turn your part-time job into a full-time position and they’ll say something like “work hard,” “stand out,” or “go above and beyond.” Of course, all three of these suggestions are prudent, but they’re also pretty generic. Want some specific advice about how to go from ...