Book: The Manager’s Path, Being a Mentor

The best mentors I’ve ever had explained what success looked like; and provided  me with challenges and coaching required to achieve it. They inspired me to continuously raise my own bar every day and helped me become the best version of myself. The goal of this post is to break down a simple set of guidelines for effective mentorship.

Focus on Results (What > How)

A mentor of mine shared an interesting piece of advice on managing others. It went: “When managing others, focus on the results that you want done, not how you want the work done.” This piece of advice is useful for a number of reasons: It scopes your focus on tangible, business outcomes. It empowers your…

Startup Lessons: Management (6-10)

I had the opportunity to manage an intern (and potential full time hire) during the last months of 2014. Here are some of the lessons I learned as a Manager & Mentor… — On Gaining Buy-In & Managing Expectations   Don’t Forget to Check In with Stakeholders. They’re making the hiring decision. Don’t wait until…

Startup Lessons: Management (1-5)

I had the opportunity to manage an intern (and potential full time hire) during the last months of 2014. Here are some of the lessons I learned as a Manager & Mentor… — On Supporting Your Intern to Deliver Great Work   Provide More Direction. Guide efforts towards the most meaningful problems. The experience that…

Leadership Lessons from ILEAD

I’ve had the opportunity to be a part of ILEAD, a series of Leadership Working Groups and Certificate Programs in the past and I’d like to share the 3 most important lessons that have helped me evolve into the person I am today.   #1 Leadership Is a Privilege, not a Right We often think that because…