How to Manage: Being Taken Seriously in the Workplace

“Before I thought I wasn’t cut out for managing people. But now I wonder how much of that self-doubt was me having absorbed their doubts about my suitability for the job.” Sounds familiar? From microaggressions to allyship, from seeking respect to wanting to be liked, 


Redefining Mentorship for the Hybrid Generation

We know that new employees and young professionals need mentorship, guidance, and support as they navigate a new workplace and role. But how does this play out for hybrid employees? This recent article from Forbes explores strategies and tips for building meaningful relationships with […]


How to Mentor Interns and Young Professionals

Many organizations provide internships, short-term roles, and entry-level opportunities for college students and young professionals. These are vital learning experiences for students during their time in college and in their first year or two post-graduation. Whether you are directly managing interns and young professionals or […]


Let’s Practice Reflection

By Maggie Kuhn (’21), Assistant Director, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University The society we live in is increasingly engineered for productivity. Self checkout lanes, drive-through restaurants, online shopping – all efficiencies meant to keep up the pace, to save […]


Managing Well: Building Relationships for (More) Effective Teams

By Allison McWilliams (’95), Ph.D., Assistant VP, Mentoring and Alumni Personal & Career Development, Wake Forest University We often think about management as a team sport. We manage a team, grow a team, set team goals, talk about the importance of “being a team player,” […]


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