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The Rewards of Mentoring
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer A few days ago I received an out-of-the-blue email from a former intern at my firm thanking me and my business partner "for being such fantastic mentors." It was great to hear from her and learn about what she's now doing a decade later. And, it was also a surprise - a very pleasant one - to hear that she … [Read more...]
Women Helping Women
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer Madeleine Albright has said, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women.” Indeed, as more women get ahead and reach influential positions, it is critical that they use their influence to enable change in the balance of power at and near the top. Only then will business cultures evolve … [Read more...]
Why We Must Mentor Other Women
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer While good mentors for women can be male or female – and I’ve had both – there’s no substitute for an aspiring woman having access to a successful, experienced female mentor. There’s a bond between women that makes woman-to-woman mentoring a very special experience. And, of course, there are some topics that are … [Read more...]