At some point in our lives, we all feel as if we can do it ourselves. Maybe it was when we were little, trying to walk without the helpful hands of our parents. Perhaps if was getting through a breakup or a heartache in our teenage years. Or maybe it’s now, as we are mapping the way to success in our career. The fact of the matter is that in some cases, maybe we can do it ourselves without help, but many times it’s faster and more efficient to have a partner to help us along. Someone who has been there, done that, or is going through the same thing and can provide support and encouragement.
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Are Peers More Influential Than Mentors?
Have you been considering finding someone to mentor you, but you can’t decide whether to choose a peer or a seasoned mentor? These are both great ways to further the growth in your role, and each have their own place in your development. We’re going to look at a few ways that peer mentors and seasoned mentorships can benefit you in the year to come!
CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE: 6 Benefits Of Networking With Peers
Meeting and networking among your peers is a great way to grow your professional circle, gain resources, knowledge and influence others with shared experiences. There are so many ways that groups and organizations can host these types of events, and what better way to get the new year started right, than to join up virtually or in person with a group of peers to network?
Resetting Company Culture
Now is the best time to bring up the conversation about evolving our company cultures. With so many organizations starting to bring employees back in house, there is a natural hesitation. This changes everything we’ve been working towards adapting to (working from home) and with many professionals having children as well, it can be a daunting time. That’s why support and strong company culture is more important than ever.
Don’t Ask for Raise, Ask for Education
Is it time for you to start looking for higher wages in exchange for your duties? Asking for a raise can be a daunting task, often resulting in second guessing yourself about whether you should be having the conversation of higher pay and what the rate should be.
Aligning Goals
To be truly successful, you need to “manage up” and forge a strong relationship with your Executive. Administrative Professionals who learn to manage up quickly earn the trust of their boss, putting them in a better position to evolve in their role.
Not sure where to begin or how to learn “managing up”? We’ve got you covered with some key points to incorporate into your process.