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Leaders Developing Leaders: HCI’s Latest Signature L&D Research Findings
Mentors Speak! How Mentoring Improved their Leadership
Mentoring Up, Down and Sideways Accelerates Performance
Meeting Tomorrow's Mentoring Demand
Build Momentum: Mentoring Advances Contributions from Diverse Talent
High Impact Mentoring: Essential Experiences in Mentoring Relationships
Mentoring Entrepreneurs- Hidden "Rocket Fuel" in Your Organization
Achieving ROI to Sustain and Expand Your Mentoring Initiative
Award-winning Stories: Mentoring as a Career Development Tool
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Hugs in the Workplace: Acceptable or Personal-space Invasion?
Article:The hug. It’s a simple gesture that can make a happy situation happier or help someone overcome with sadness feel a little better. Studies have shown that hugs can actually make a difference in one’s health; research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that a hug can lower blood pressure and reduce the harmful physical effects of stress.
Hugs are thought to be so beneficial, there’s even a day dedicated to celebrating the gift of a hug. Jan. 21 has been deemed “National Hugging Day,” and according to the organizer’s website, the day was “created for family and friends to hug often and freely with one another.”
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Do You Have a GOOD and SIMPLE Performance Evaluation Form?
Article:As many of you know, I have expressed considerable skepticism about whether performance evaluations are even worth using, if they do more good than harm. And Sam Culbert has gone the next step with his book, Get Rid of the Performance Evaluation.
Do You Need a Coach? Look To Your Staff
Article:A good coach is someone who sees you in action day in and day out and is highly motivated to help you improve. Who does that sound like?
Finding Your Company’s Yoda
Article:How to Use Knowledge and Experience from a Mentor to Advance Your Career
What do Mickey Goldmill, Kesuke Myagi and Yoda have in common? As mentors, they each saw something of value hidden away in their protégés, and they were bound and determined to bring it to light. And through consistent effort, these movie mentors brought forth greatness in Rocky Balboa, the Karate Kid and Luke Skywalker. Although these characters may be fictional, the message is still invaluable: mentors, whether in the boxing ring, a dojo, a galaxy far, far away, or in business, are critical in helping you enhance your performance and move forward in your career.
Forge Connections to Retain Top Talent
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If companies want their superstars to give 120 percent and not leave for greener pastures, an ongoing focus on retention and employee engagement will serve them well.
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