Why Aren’t I Delegating More?
by Rik Nemanick, PhD In all of the work I have done coaching executives, one of the most common topics that consistently... Read More
Physicians and Leadership
Formal training in management and leadership skills are not often part of standard medical education. Instead, many physicians learn how to be... Read More
(Re)Building Trust as a New Leader
by Rik Nemanick, PhD BCC I was recently discussing with one of my coaching clients* the importance trust plays in leadership, especially... Read More
Questions to Ask When a Mentor Becomes a Sponsor
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. As a tool for developing talent, mentoring can be so powerful because mentors are so versatile. One mentor... Read More
Mentoring During a Pandemic (Notes for COVID-19)
By Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. With all of the uncertainty we are facing due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, it is fair to... Read More
The Mentors Way Rule #8: Honor the Journey
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. This post is the eighth in the series The Mentor’s Way, a set of guides for mentors who want to... Read More
Advice for Professionals Seeking Mentors
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. I have been working in leadership development consulting for close to nineteen years. I spent years in graduate... Read More
The Mentors Way Rule #7: Fill the Toolkit
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. This post is the seventh in the series The Mentor’s Way, a set of guides for mentors who want to... Read More
Hands, Head, and Heart
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. This post describes core concept for The Mentor’s Way Rule #4: Good Questions Beat Good Advice and Rule #5: Balance Empathy and... Read More
Reverse Mentoring
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. January is National Mentoring Month. It is a great time for you to reflect on what roles mentors... Read More