Blog: Discussions on Mentoring and Management

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Why Mentoring is Gaining Momentum

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12 years ago, I gave a presentation on mentoring the World Presidents Organization (this organization consists of executives and leaders from a variety of industries).…

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Mentoring vs. Sponsorship: Clickbait or Conundrum?

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Imagine 10,000 Business Professor converging on Disneyland! Yep-that was the scene at this year’s annual Academy of Management meeting in Anaheim. I love this conference…

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Leadership and the Art of the Annual Motorcycle Trip

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Whoo! School is back in session and I am so happy to be back at LMU and meet my wonderful new students! I must say…

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Don’t Let your 9-5 Job Keep You from Looking Great

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What should I wear? Those simple words can strike terror or delight into the hearts of many of us (okay I might be speaking to…

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Go Beyond the Brand: Get a Social Media Philosophy

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Recently I got my feelings hurt. I am putting together a Fulbright application and I have to write about five significant professional accomplishments. One of…

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Shut it Down: A Humorous Look at Sexual Harassment Training for a Serious Topic

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We are in an era of heightened awareness of sexual assault on campuses and sexual harassment at work. There seems to be tremendous inconsistency between…

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Career Defining Moments: Some Thoughts and New Mentor Research

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What have been some of the defining moments in your life? How have these defining moments impacted your career? These are some of questions my…

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If Barbie Can Be an Astronaut, Why Can’t I?

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Guest Blog by Savannah Bigley I am on vacation so I showcasing some of my student’s guest blog posts. I have to confess I was…

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Leadership in Scandal: Olivia Pope: Head Gladiator in Charge

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Guest Post by Megan Trudo How does our wardrobe signal our leadership style? It is an interesting question and my student from last semester, Megan…

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Using SMART goals to meet Bill Clinton

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“Fortune Smiles on the Brave” 10 years ago I met President Bill Clinton at a fancy fundraiser when my friend, Joye, and I found ourselves…

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How to Design a Kick-Ass Presentation for All Ages, Industries, and Contexts

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For the rest of our life, most of us will have to do presentations of one kind or another. In fact, one night I was…

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