The world of work is on fast-forward. New skills are constantly in demand, and keeping up can feel like playing catch-up in a high-speed chase. Without a mentor to provide guidance and support, these new challenges can be overwhelming.

In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Lori Crever, Author and Founder of Protégé Power, explores the importance of creating a culture of mentorship in our organizations.

Lori Crever is the author of "Protégé Power: A Roadmap for Mentorship" and founder of Protégé Power LLC. As Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Center for Mentoring Excellence, she leverages her extensive corporate experience and career development expertise to deliver impactful presentations and workshops.

Lori's career includes two decades at Wells Fargo, where she led a successful mentor program that significantly advanced participants' careers. Currently, she is pursuing a Global Leadership Diploma at the United Nations University for Peace. Her methods have facilitated career breakthroughs for professionals globally, as detailed in her book.

In the conversation, you’ll learn the key elements of effective leadership and the importance of embedding mentorship into the organizational culture.

Things you will learn from this episode:

• The importance of setting clear goals for mentees

• Creating psychological safety to foster mentorship

• How to empower mentees

• The role of humility in mentorship

• Why mentorship should be embedded into the organization’s culture

Thousands of listeners have already benefited from our career guidance. Now, discover the power of mentorship in our latest episode!

Resources:

• Protégé Power: https://www.protegepower.com/

• About Lori Crever: https://lori-crever.squarespace.com/

• Lori Crever on X : https://x.com/loricrever?lang=en

Books:

• Protégé Power: A Roadmap to Mentorship: https://www.amazon.com/Prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9-Power-Roadmap-Mentorship/dp/B09DM73X6G

• Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life.https://www.amazon.com/Hardwired-Happiness-Proven-Practices-Overcome/dp/1544534655

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