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Searching for a mentor? Network and have patience

When many association executives need career advice they turn to colleagues, but these relationships must be built over time It can be lonely at the top, but ask any number of association CEOs and it seems that most probably relied on a trusted colleague at some point for career advice. The mentor-mentee relationship has benefited many top executives and has the potential to benefit many more, if they are willing to take the time to find and groom their own mentors. "One of the most important things is for the person who is looking for a mentor is to get clarity on why they want a mentor," said executive coach Jan Day Gravel of Janus Development Group. Gravel said… Read More