Already three months into the job, the new PR professional sat at her desk uncomfortable and lost. She wanted to ask her manager how to do it, but that would make her look stupid. Putting it off would only make it worse. She knew, if she was going to finish this project, she was going…
Category Archives: Mentor Monday
Should You Ask For a Mentorship?
There are two ways to start a mentorship. You can let it grow naturally, or you can ask for it. Personally, I let my mentorships grow naturally. I view a mentorship as a mixture of a professional relationship and a “friendship”. Therefore, while you can specifically seek out a professional to be your mentor and…
How To: Find a Mentor
Today’s Mentor Monday post comes from my friend Ryan Knapp. After reading this post, check out his blog to find out more about him. In 2006 I went from a PhD program in Linguistics to becoming a President/Owner of a minor-league soccer club (quite the life change, right?). Thrust into my new position, one of…
What Can You Expect From a Mentorship?
Is it unreasonable to have expectations in a mentorship? James Ryan Moreau asked me on twitter, “are mentors supposed to refer you to job postings? I found frustration in the past when I wasn’t getting interviews.” My knee jerk reaction to the question was, you should never assume that a mentor owes you anything. They’re…
Mentor Monday: The Wrong Way to Mentorship
Having a mentor is a privilege. It should not be taken advantage of. If you want to build a healthy mentorship, here are some things you SHOULDN’T do: 1. Do not approach someone to be your mentor with a one sided agenda. Some mentors may not expect anything in return for their advice but that’s…
