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Mentors Are Useless--But They Don't Have To Be

I am a lousy mentee. It’s a funny admission to make as someone who makes her living as professional mentor. Sure, I train my clients on how best to leverage my expertise. Of course, that doesn’t mean that I follow my own advice very well.READ»

Mentoring Women In A Global Economy

Through the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program, women in the U.S. mentor women business owners in Afghanistan and Rwanda so they can develop their businesses and become even stronger advocates for peace.READ»

Mentors, Coaches, and Teachers

Lots of entrepreneurs believe they want a mentor. In fact, they're actually asking for a teacher or a coach. A mentor relationship is a two-way street. To make it work, you have to bring something to the party.READ»

A Case For Changing The Way We View Mentors

In an age of networks, it's time to rethink mentorships.READ»

Peace Through Business: U.S., Afghan, & Rwandan Women at IEEW Conference

There’s an old saying, “When you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” Combine this with the fact that an economically sound country has a much greater capacity for peace and you have the premise behind the Institute for the Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program. READ»

America's Got Talent! Entrepreneurial Talent.

There is so much talent in all of us. Sometimes a little guidance, assistance, mentorship, or just someone to believe it us can make all the difference in the world. Mentorship and technical assistance can turn the seed of an idea into a blossoming business. READ»

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The Problem with Great Mentors

Great mentors provide just the right advice or perspective to help you navigate political landmines and do so consistently, often on a moment's notice. They put your needs before their own, always willing to pick up the phone or ...READ»

How Dropping Your Ego and Picking Good Mentors Can Earn You $750 Mil

I was living in San Francisco last year when I attended a small and informal talk that a young entrepreneur gave at an alumni event. At the time he started up AdMob, a seller of mobile advertising, he was with a new wife and child ...READ»

Financial Women's Association Honors Exceptional Women in Business

At the annual dinner of the Financial Women's Association held at the Grand Hyatt in New York last week, two high achieving women were honored with the titles of private and public sector women of the year. Evelyn Lauder, ...READ»

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Rewriting is the Key to Good Writing

Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills. Clear, crisp writing is an important communication skill.  Successful people are able to get across their ideas in an easily readable way.  I’ve been blessed.  ...READ»