Weekly Hotlist: What the Best Mentors Do

 

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March 06, 2017 What the Best Mentors Do By Anthony K. Tjan It's not about making people more like you.

Managing people Pioneers, Drivers, Integrators, and Guardians by Suzanne M. Johnson Vickberg, Kim Christfort Every team is a mix of these personality types. Here's how to get the best out of any combination. Technology A Brief History of Blockchain by Vinay Gupta It's come a long way in 10 years. Firing When You Have to Fire Good People by Max Altschuler Make the transition easier. Meetings The Right Way to Start a Meeting by Liane Davey Make a good first impression. Innovation AI Is Going to Change the 80/20 Rule by Michael Schrage Three reasons why. Career planning How to Get on the Shortlist for the C-Suite by Cassandra Frangos There's no one-size-fits-all approach. Leadership Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency by Michael Mankins Three ways to boost output. Motivating people Motivating People Starts with Having the Right Attitude by Monique Valcour Remember that work is just one aspect of their lives.

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