Derek C Brown

Or asked another way…   Sometimes the “correct story” as I see it is not how others see it. Given that some things are unknown or unknowable, how is my […]

It’s easy dealing with people who do the wrong thing for personal benefit, but what do I do with employees who do the wrong thing in an effort to do

In a recent podcast episode, Shannon Allen was asked to describe the mechanics of how a mentor relationship works. Below is the transcript of her insightful answer, and the link

Something has led you to ask some version of the question “do I need a mentor?” Here you are.   Consider doing this: Make a list. This list should include your goals

Yes. Accurate self-reflection is key to effective leadership in any setting, for leaders in a company, nonprofit, government, or any other entity. Without accurate self-reflection a leader can become increasingly

Something has led you to ask some version of the question “how do I ask a leader to mentor me.” And here you are.   Here are a few basic

The term UPSKILLING means that someone is taking an existing set of skills and building additional, related skills on top of them. The end result is that the person’s additional