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Odyssey
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Today the term mentor usually means a more-experienced person who acts as a guide or model for a less-experienced person. Mentors can often be found on the job, but they can also be relatives, older friends, teachers and others we encounter in our lives. Mentoring typically takes place in an informal way, and often neither the mentor nor the person being mentored (typically called the protege) is completely aware that a lasting influence is in progress.
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10-May-2001
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By
Wayne Parker
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Other than watching Hoosiers or Remember the Titans, have you experienced a great coach in your life? How do modern coaches help people and organizations reach success?
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13-Sep-2001
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By
Ivy Sea
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A mentoring relationship is a transfer of skills in both directions, allowing both mentor and mentee to develop new talents and build self-awareness. In business settings, for example, the mentee becomes more in tune with the corporate culture and the mentor can hone leadership skills Arguably the toughest part of a mentoring relationship is finding a mentor. When beginning your search, consider these tips:
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7-May-2001
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By
Cathy Goodwin, PhD
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Is your coach killing your career? You may have chosen the wrong coach. Learn how a coach's assumptions about human needs affect coaching style and how to match up with the coach for your needs.
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25-Dec-2001
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n a
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Don't wait until you are dissatisfied with an employee's performance to implement a temporary coaching practive. Learn about the benefits of making coaching a common practice in your organization.
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22-Oct-2008
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