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Are Male Mentors Better for Women than Female Mentors?
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Posted 12 months ago I would think that professional women can complement their skills by learning from professional men than from professional women. Thoughts? |
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| Posted 11 months ago hmmm, I think that they are both are important. Probably it depends on the industry and the skill set to some extent. I think that gender differences may be more visible in a corporate managerial context where interpersonal skills and leadership qualities are needed rather than technical skills. |
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| Posted 11 months ago My solution: have one of each sex. I have a list of mentors because you can never learn enough. |
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| Posted 11 months ago I am actually learning that that's a good way to go, ImBossay! Having a panel of mentors is definitely an effective way to learn from many people. the tricky thing is being able to give them all something they can learn from you, to make it a mutually beneficial relationship. |
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| Posted 4 months ago Hmmm, I think that I would seek out someone that I look up to, someone that I feel can teach me something valuable as opposed to looking for someone of a specific gender. I think both men and women alike can be valuable mentors for women. Also, I dont feel that a mentor HAS to be someone in a higher position than you, that person just has to be someone that can teach you something and offer guidance to help you achieve your goals regardless of what they may be. Need Breeds Ingenuity!
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| Posted 4 months ago My thought process is to seek out the person that's in the position in which you want to be. That could be male or female. |
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| Posted 4 months ago I agree with Imbossy- one of each. Women and men develop skills in different ways- we are socialized differently. I get such a great variety of "right" options through speaking with a mixed gender panel of mentors. In the business world- it has been male dominated for so long how can we not tap into that insight? Women have to "walk the narrow band", equally as important to have that view to know how to move yourself forward and up. Korina Anja |
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| Posted 4 months ago I have always (exception of two) had more luck and have recieved more respect for what I do at the office and me as a student from male bosses. I have only had two good experiences from female bosses (and I have had many female bosses). "The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough."-Randy Pausch |
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| Posted 3 months ago I agree with just about everything I just read - I've been very lucky in my career having had great mentors, both male and female. Within that corporate structure it's important to have someone willing to guide you through the "sticky" situations. The men have always helped me navigate through the tough negotiation "stuff" and the women have given me some great advice on the "politics". I agree that you want to locate those individuals who are already where you want to be -- and put in your time -- show them you appreciate their time and guidance. |