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by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. Mentors are tremendous resources, both for individuals and organizations. Mentors help protégés make connections, think through difficult issues, and set long term goals. Mentors help organizations by guiding junior members, strengthening both knowledge and social capital, and creating commitment among protégés. [...]

by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. Setting goals is a dynamic process that does not end with them being written down. To be motivating over time, goals must be reexamined periodically to both keep them in front of you and ensure they are up to date. Good [...]

Making Long-Distance Mentoring Work by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D.  When I first began working with mentoring programs, I was convinced that one of the most important ingredients in successful mentoring was the face-to-face interaction between mentor and protégé. At the time, I couldn't find any good [...]

Leadership in Practice A Conversation with Mark Swindell, President, Pfizer Vaccines Q: Can you give me a two minute synopsis of how you got to where you are now? A: My current role is president of Pfizer Vaccines. I joined American Cyanamid in 1983, which [...]

Leadership in Practice: A Conversation with Christine Duffy, CEO, Maritz Travel Company Q: Can you give me a quick synopsis of how you got to Maritz? A: I started with a company called McGettigan back in 1982, which was a travel business in Philadelphia. I [...]

Leadership in Practice A Conversation with Peter Raven, Ph.D., President, Missouri Botanical Garden Q: Can you give me a two minute synopsis of how you got to where you are now? A: I was interested in biology from the time I was a little kid [...]

by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. When I started this newsletter almost six years ago, much of the focus was on helping individuals and organizations get the most out of mentoring relationships. Most of the articles in the newsletter at that time were tips for mentors and [...]

Leadership in Practice: A Conversation with Rev. Ralph Siefert, S.M., President, Chaminade College Preparatory Q: Can you give me a two minute synopsis of how you got to where you are now? A: I got here by being in the right place at the right [...]

Leadership in Practice: A Conversation with Tom Schlafly, President, St. Louis Brewery & Taproom; Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP  Q: Tell me about the different hats you wear and how you see yourself as a leader.  A: I have more experience sitting on both not-for-profit and some [...]

Leadership in Practice: A Conversation with Patty Arnold, President, St. John’s Mercy Foundation Q: Can you give me a two minute synopsis of how you got to where you are now? A: I have been at St. John’s Mercy Foundation for about 2 ½ years.  Before [...]

Leadership in Practice: A Conversation with Steve Hanley, President, Covidien Imaging Solutions  Q:  Can you give me a two minute synopsis of how you got to where you are now? A:  I started almost 17 years ago at Kendall Healthcare, which is another important part of [...]

Leadership in Practice: A Conversation with Sally Roth, President of Regions Bank, Greater St. Louis and Area Executive for the Upper Midwest Region. Q:  Can you give me a two minute synopsis of how you got to where you are? A:  Well, it is a second [...]