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I really like these two resources because they feel really relevant, grounded in solid research and presented in an accessible and practical way.
Article:
Social Distancing Doesn’t Have to Disrupt Mentorship by David G. Smith & W. Brad Johnson, Harvard Business Review April 06, 2020
This piece from the Harvard Business Review is a quick read, and provides a thoughtful and researched based perspective on why it’s important that we continue to connect with our mentees amidst our all that we’re navigating. Helpful list of recommendations to consider.
Podcast:
HBR Ideacast #755 August 25, 2020
Why Work Friends are Worth it – 27 minutes
Shasta Nelson, relationship expert and author, acknowledges that work relationships are vital but not always easy to build especially when we’re the boss, when work is virtual and/or when you’re new to the District or team. Nelson shares a simple and very practical ‘3 factor’ approach to help leaders building strong healthy relationships. Worth the listen, super informative.
A take-away
3 Questions to gauge the level of connection in a relationship:
- Do I feel seen? (result of vulnerability)
- Does it feel safe? (the result of consistency)
- Does it feel satisfying? (the result of positivity)
You’ll remember from our previous blog post that we promised to share tips via our Twitter and Instagram accounts. Now, you can find them collected together in a new blog post: 7 tips for building remote mentor-coaching relationships.
Take good care,
