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
The Mentors Way Rule #6: Foster Accountability
by Rik Nemanick, Ph.D. This post is the sixth in the series The Mentor’s Way, a set of guides for mentors who want to... Read More