So to move on to something positive and hopeful after yesterday's rather dismal post...
I think I'm going to start a series on the various wonderful women (and men, but mostly women) who have mentored me through the years. These people, at one point or another, have truly taken me under their wing and helped me both grow and succeed. While I have always tried to thank each of them for what they have done, I truly believe that, in many cases, it would be close to impossible for me to repay them. I'm sure they would say that they never did anything out of the ordinary, but just having faith in a young person and encouraging them that they can do more, and be more is such a powerful gift.
As I've gotten older, I've tried to "pay it forward" and be a mentor to women a few years younger than me. I've found that it's just as rewarding to be the mentor as the mentee. I think the bond you build with someone while helping them grow is an awesome thing.
So, women should do it more often! Invest in someone else. Drink some coffee with them. Help them with their resume. Talk to them about problems at work and encourage them to tackle crazy hard obstacles. Be a sounding board if they're dealing with harassment. Just be there. It's worth it. I promise.
I think I'm going to start a series on the various wonderful women (and men, but mostly women) who have mentored me through the years. These people, at one point or another, have truly taken me under their wing and helped me both grow and succeed. While I have always tried to thank each of them for what they have done, I truly believe that, in many cases, it would be close to impossible for me to repay them. I'm sure they would say that they never did anything out of the ordinary, but just having faith in a young person and encouraging them that they can do more, and be more is such a powerful gift.
As I've gotten older, I've tried to "pay it forward" and be a mentor to women a few years younger than me. I've found that it's just as rewarding to be the mentor as the mentee. I think the bond you build with someone while helping them grow is an awesome thing.
So, women should do it more often! Invest in someone else. Drink some coffee with them. Help them with their resume. Talk to them about problems at work and encourage them to tackle crazy hard obstacles. Be a sounding board if they're dealing with harassment. Just be there. It's worth it. I promise.
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