Why I Move On, and Why You Might Need To I mentor between three and five individuals at any given time. Many are women, though I mentor men as well. These conversations are always insightful, hopefully for them, not just me, and over time, some clear patterns have emerged. Today, I want to share a few of the tried and true rules I’ve learned and shared as part of these valuable interactions. Why I Leave Roles (and Why You Might Consider It Sooner) Here’s the truth: I have a very low tolerance for leadership foolishness. People sometimes ask, half-jokingly and…
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Becoming a mentor was not a direct path for me. Even though I inspired people with my perseverance and common sense, I had no inclinations for a corner office position, (I often joke about passing up the corner offices in a fight to get to the server room) and this is often a trait that is expected for someone who is titled with “Mentor.” In the five years in an official mentoring capacity, I’ve learned as much as I feel I’ve imparted among those I’ve mentored. I now find others asking me for advice on how to become a mentor or…