art of mentoring

The Art of MentoringMentorship is the foundation for an organization’s culture.”

Andy Polansky, chief executive officer, Weber Shandwick

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We inspire people, motivate people, lead people and love people.”

Wendi Strong, executive vice president, enterprise affairs, USAA

“The public relations field is best positioned to move the

community forward in terms of professional connections,

networking and mentorship.”Jose Rivera, lecturer, Cal State San Bernardino

Leadership is a privilege. To continue to

earn that privilege to lead, you must give back.”

Aylwin Lewis, CEO, Potbelly Sandwich Works

“Mentoring is what we do. We teach, we learn, we do. That’s what our life cycle is all about in

this business.” Patrick Ford, worldwide vice chair,

chief client officer, chairman, Burson-Marsteller

I not only had the opportunity to know Betsy Plank, but I had the privilege of being mentored by Betsy.” Dr. Lynne Sallot, professor,

University of Georgia

“Mentoring is helping others feel that they can do

anything.”Wendi Strong,

executive vice president, enterprise affairs, USAA

Being able to give back, to support and advise individuals who are eager to learn and improve,

Andy Polansky, chief executive officer, Weber Shandwick

continues to be one of the most fulfilling aspects of my career.”

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For Betsy Plank, it was all about the students. I try real hard to live up to that.”

Dr. Lynne Sallot, professor, University of Georgia

I’ve gained much more from the mentoring relationships I’ve had, than I've given.”

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Patrick Ford, worldwide vice chair, chief client officer, chairman,

Burson-Marsteller

“Mentorship is my passion. I love mentoring students. I love watching student’s

world view open up.”Jose Rivera, lecturer,

Cal State San Bernardino

I would have done it for nothing and I still

would do it for nothing.”

You can be nice and be at the top of an organization. Your values can stay in tact and you can be a generally nice person and you can win.”

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Aylwin Lewis, CEO,

Potbelly Sandwich Works

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Patrick Ford, worldwide vice chair, chief client officer, chairman,

Burson-Marsteller

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from the 2014 “Milestones in Mentoring” Honorees

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