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Keys to Finding, Cultivating, and Ending Mentor Relationships with Lisa Fain, JD
When Science Speaks
English - September 17, 2021 12:50 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsNatural Sciences Science Social Sciences engineering scicom communication research science scipol technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This week's episode features Lisa Fain, JD, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and founder of Vista Coaching, the coaching division of the Center. We discuss a range of issues associated with mentorship, including:
Lisa's professional journey, with its theme of creating inclusive, productive workplaces
The common pitfalls or missed opportunities she often sees mentees experience
What mentees should look for in a mentor
Key success factors for strong, productive mentoring relationships and how mentee attitudes and behavior contribute to positive mentoring relationships
How scientists outside academia where mentorship may be less formalized should go about seeking mentors
Similarities and differences between mentors and career coaches
Lisa's thoughts on the statement: With COVID shaking up the way people work, it seems having a mentor would be even more important, as workers navigate new norms
How to professionally and efficiently end a mentoring relationship