The Mentor Method

Great leaders read great books. These women business leaders tell us their favorites.

“Are you my mentor?” That's the question posed by DC Tech Stories as the podcast features a conversation with Janice Omadeke, the founder and CEO of The ...

A lot of people are on social media. When you ride the LRT, MRT, bus or UV Express van, people always seem to be on their phones checking Facebook or ...

Austin Startup Week kicked off Monday with the second annual day-long Women in Tech Summit at Capital Factory in downtown Austin. The event culminated in ...

Janice Omadeke's The Mentor Method helps companies attract and retain diverse workforces through mentor matchmaking.

Janice Omadeke sees a technology industry that can be far more diverse — and her startup The Mentor Method is raising $550,000 in seed funding to bring its ...

It's important to both be able to connect with your mentor and take their advice seriously, so I recommend going with someone who's only a couple of stages of ...

Everything I needed to be successful in business I learned in Jewish Day School.

Boston-based startup Socialmap decided to join a mentoring program in Hungary by Design Terminal to gain experience and exposure in Europe, founder ...

The Mentor Method goes beyond matching mentors based on their age and race for underrepresented professionals.

Many companies support resource groups that bring people together, but stop short of assessing their value.

Janice Omadeke is smart and driven and ambitious, so right out of college she knew she needed to find mentors in order to propel her career forward. The only ...

SHELTON, Conn., Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE), the top family-owned real estate company ...

You should be making presentations at work. There is no more powerful method for communicating ideas, building value, earning respect and gaining support ...

As a struggling college student, I only like to accept two things; help and free stuff. When my academic advisor offered me free help, I figuratively jumped for joy.

How one of Mark Zuckerberg's mentors helped billionaire philanthropist George Soros write the Davos speech at the center of another Facebook controversy.

We recently launched our SCORE Business TV show. The first episode was on "Exit Strategies, Cashing-in." Our second show will be about how to value your ...

Simple approach to help you spark more joy in retirement.

One of the first black women to reach millionaire status did so by launching a hair care empire — and her name wasn't Madam C.J. Walker. Entrepreneur Annie ...

Speakers at Wednesday's State of Entrepreneurship address issued a reminder: All entrepreneurs started as the little guy facing barriers.

The top five companies will be announced at the Austin Mosaic Awards on July 19 at WeWork Congress at 7 p.m. The event is open to everyone from all ...

Less than a decade ago, Cleveland Scholarship Programs focused solely on individual students. Today, now known as College Now Greater Cleveland, the ...

Gov. Mike DeWine announced a new leader of JobsOhio on Thursday, cleveland.com's Andrew Tobias reports.

Fifty-one years ago I returned from America to join the fledgling London Graduate School of Business (now London Business School), then just two years old ...

School officials say the monitoring was about keeping students safe, not punishing them. But critics say it expanded the role of police in schools.

Data show a more diverse workforce leads to better financial results. The new Mosaic Awards recognize the companies that are going beyond the optics to fully ...

Shared wisdom can make for brilliant careers - take a look at some of the world's most accomplished people like Sheryl Sandberg or Oprah Winfrey. Whether ...

Adrian Shepherd is a productivity consultant who's lived in Japan for 24 years, and he's picked up some productivity and stress-management habits.

Category – Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare. Breast Augmentation Implants Market 2019 E-Market Research provides research study on “Breast Augmentation ...

We've rounded up a few inspirational and resourceful platforms for people of color. Here are some of the best sites for job searching and career advancement for ...

As a part of my interview series with prominent medical professionals about “How To Grow Your Private Practice” I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Tiffany ...

The Charleston area is experiencing a huge construction boom as a result of the metro region's steady population increase. With so much construction and ...

Most successful entrepreneurs agree on the great value of having a mentor. In the U.S., mentorship has been the norm for decades. But, to my great ...

While searching for guidance through peers and networking events, Janice Omadeke was faced with "advice" that was rude and offensive.

David B. Glancey, 74, of Philadelphia, a longtime city Democratic Party chair who headed the Board of Revision of Taxes for years and then became a lobbyist ...

SMITHFIELD, RI - Last week, about 800 Bryant first-year students emerged exhausted but invigorated by their Bryant IDEA experience, the three-day, ...

Last weekend, free-flowing coffee and the glare of the eHub lights kept the increasingly sleep-deprived Cornell Animal Health Hackathon contestants awake.

By Laura Lorek Publisher of Silicon Hills News. The MassChallenge Texas accelerator transformed re:3d's business. “We've grown by more than 30 percent ...

Mentor Method CEO Janice Omadeke on the entrepreneurial traits she learned through her parents' immigration to the U.S.. How this founder's immigrant ...

“This isn't working, have to figure out a way to get it right,” said this company's head to a serial entrepreneur, who is also an advisor for his firm. Both are from the ...

Running from Feb. 5-April 9, 2019 the accelerator program will provide impact-driven entrepreneurs with in-depth support for scaling and attracting investment ...

Employee training isn't just about conveying information or building skills, it's about equipping your team and your business for the future.

After completing a six-month stint at Galvanize, I've returned to Capital Factory, where I'll be holding Office Hours every fourth Friday of every month for the ...

If you're waiting around for your startup to be bought, you're going to leave a lot of money on the table. Start selling now.

JASK Appoints Vice Chairman. JASK, a cybersecurity startup co-headquartered in Austin and San Francisco, announced it has appointed former FireEye and ...

The Global Air Quality Sensor Market intelligence assessment report gives clear picture of market size, market value, CAGR, drivers, opportunities, industry ...

Jimmy Breslin wasnt my hero. Not when I first started as a News reporter in 1969, he w…

The main concern of business owners is how to ethically influence consumers to purchase what they offer.

Layoffs at Cratejoy. Cratejoy, a curated box subscription startup in Austin, has laid off 18 of its 43 employees, TechCrunch reported this afternoon. Co-founder ...

Mentorship comes in many flavors. It doesn't always work unless leaders bear in mind a few common principles. Over the past three years, as part of my ...

“Companies that allocate the time and resources or encourage initiatives for mentorship programs can create a positive impact on their recruiting efforts, overall ...

Austin---The oft-quoted “pipeline” issue---that there aren't enough qualified women or people from other underrepresented groups available to create.

Written with Alice Stankovitch Most of us wouldn't dream of starting a fitness program or learning a new language without an instructor to guide us...

Does your business have a mentoring programme? If not, why not? Michael O' Flynn recaps on the positive impact to business.

New and young talent can benefit greatly from coaching. Here's how you can create those opportunities for your team.

Being the nation's capital, Washington D.C. is known for creating companies that possess impact at their core. These five women of color discuss why they chose ...

Six gov tech startups pitched mayors from around the country for a chance to win $10000. Four of the startups were also recognized GovTech 100 companies for ...

Mentoring of junior colleagues can reduce anxiety and improve the mental health of the mentors themselves, finds a new study.

Consero raised one of the largest single rounds of funding for Austin tech this year, in the form of a $50 million investment from a Boston private equity firm.

The right mentor can connect you with the right tools, experiences and opportunities.

Can young workers teach their elders anything about careers, politics and getting the most out of life – and vice versa? Two Guardian journalists give it a try.

Village Capital's Pathways DC is looking to help mission-driven founders from underrepresented groups get access to early stage capital. Let's meet the cohort.

Online or offline, seeking mentorship can be helpful.But which approach do you choose?

In 2017, Washington came into its own as a tech hub, and the national tech sector responded.

We're running a bit behind with our August funding and acquisition wrap up. But better late than never, especially with some of these big moves: Opcity is being ...

Worried that your graying hair is a sign that you've missed your chance? Don't fret -- you're not over the entrepreneurial hill yet.

Michelangelo approached the craft of sculpting with the humble conviction that a unique and beautiful piece of art already existed within the stone, and his job ...

One could imagine Julia Taylor Cheek was speaking to founders of those roughly 450 startups who didn't make it into the MassChallenge Texas initial cohort.

Mentoring is a flexible, cost-effective way to improve staff skills and workplace wellbeing. Business school professor Max Neal gives some top tips to avoid ...

The truth is that there are as many aspiring entrepreneurs out there as ever. But without a mentor, money, or real-world business experience, few feel confident ...

HomeAway's internal growth has outpaced office construction, leading to the opening of a third Domain office. Plus, Cratejoy launches new accelerator program ...

Finding a business mentor that meets all of the requirements listed here ensures you find one who is going to be helpful and relevant to your business.

What's worse, many bosses expend vast effort to keep you from figuring the secret out yourself.

Your big dreams of building a successful business will materialize much faster if you realize that you should not solely rely on your own ability. We have to ...

Millennials are hungry to learn and grow, and they expect their managers to drive their development. But this is a mistake.

Ridgewood student mentors were recognized for their contributions in a short ceremony at the start of a School District 234 board meeting.

If you've just been asked to mentor someone, it's time for a little reality check. The truth is many prospective new mentors don't fully understand what it takes to ...

Early stage entrepreneurs struggle with the technical steps to getting started, a Kauffman survey found; founders don't believe the government is helping.

Key strategy differences between large and small companies, and how to match strategy to your growth stage.

Authors:Philippe Crisp University of Chichester College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 6PE, United Kingdom e) phil.crisp@chi.ac.uk, tel.) 01243 816000.

Mentorship at social media giant Facebook has exceeded Amanda Moores' wildest expectations. The rising senior at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara ...

From coast to coast, I spoke with five female entrepreneurs who revealed their biggest challenge in business in 2018 — and how they triumphed over it to grow ...

From health to digital media to new learning approaches, here are the companies worth paying attention to this year. These are the 20 most promising startups ...

The value of a mentor who can help cultivate leadership skills one-on-one in real-time, reduce the anxiety in taking big steps, and focus leaders on achieving ...

Scott Oldford has been a million dollars up and down. In just a few years, he created a seven-figure business to get himself out of six-figure debt. Then he quit it ...

Sandy Kominsky is hardly a man in the prime of his life. Once a sought-after acting coach to the stars, he now makes his living teaching Hollywood wannabes ...

There's got to be an easy way to value your privately-owned business, right? A quick rule of thumb that gives you a realistic market price, give or take a few ...

The former MP and state capture whistleblower confused many with her nervous and often rambling testimony on Monday. Following hours of testimony before ...

No workplace is immune to the self-absorbed and self-important employee. You know the one. Preoccupied with status, appearance, and power, narcissists ...

The finalists in the first class of MassChallenge Texas will compete for a piece of a $500000 pie.

Licensed massage therapist Maggie Kimble wants to teach people the importance of reiki.

Students love the classroom buzz and collaborative approach, but critics are circling.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There is a big competition for some local students this week, and if they get it right, they could get a jump start to starting their own business.

BEACON DC announced the women-led ventures that will receive support from the inaugural round of its grant program this week. The grants are designed to ...

Coaching can help turn an entrepreneur into a great leader. Consulting, on the other hand, provides that much-needed expertise and assistance. Oftentimes, the ...

And advice on how to find a great mentor, from three Philadelphia-based nonprofit and business leaders. Why mentorship matters for women. Danielle Corcione.

Consulting a wise, experienced mentor can take your business to the next level. Here's what you should consider to get the most out of the relationship.

As a veteran hotelier found when he joined Airbnb, a process of constant learning allows us to reinvent ourselves and be happier in our lives and career.

IN the wise words of Greengard in 2002: “Executives are beginning to realise that knowledge isn't a one-way street. It's in everyone's best interest to share ...

Most millennial employees have heard this all-too-familiar advice: Find a mentor. According to the prevailing wisdom, a mentor should be an older colleague, ...