If you put your mind and heart to it, there’s nothing you can’t do.

Negotiating is as much an attitude and behavior exercise as it is an intellectual one.  Be prepared on all fronts.

Don’t lose precious time wishing for things; make it happen!

Never let anyone make you feel bad for being a smart woman.

If there’s a will, there’s a way. You just gotta figure it out.

All those great lines were shared with me by my mentors, generous people who took an interest in me personally and in my career and who pushed, pulled, challenged, inspired and molded me into who and what I am today.

To all of you – I say THANK. YOU. from the bottom of my heart.  You’ve enriched my life immensely.

To those of you who are mentors: kudos for giving of yourself and your time to mold the leaders of tomorrow. Please keep sharing what you know, think and believe with those in your company or community. For some, your time and attention may be the only leadership guidance they receive.

To those of you who want to be a mentor:  make it so! If there’s someone of promise in your company or community or organization, reach out and offer to be their mentor.  It could be the best thing you’ve done…for both of you!

To those of you who want to be mentored:  join a program within your industry, organization or community if one’s available; if not, be proactive and ask someone you admire if they’re willing to mentor you.  Who knows, they just might yes – and think what an adventure it will be!

I delight in sharing my mentoring time with the amazing young professionals in the formal community-wide program offered here in Charleston.  The two-way learning and exchange helps me grow.

January is National Mentoring Month.

Get one or be one!

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