In the last few months, layoffs have returned to corporate America with unnerving force. Starbucks, Target, Amazon, Paramount, and Molson Coors have all announced major job cuts, each for its own strategic reason. On their own, these announcements may seem like standard corporate adjustments. But...
Why Having Someone in Your Corner Matters In today’s fast-paced and high-pressure work environment, having someone in your corner isn’t just a luxury, it’s a neuroscience-backed strategy for success. During a recent mentoring conversation, a mentor shared something powerful: “Everyone needs someone solidly in their corner. That’s my...
As a leader in your industry, cultivating a company culture that enables employees to grow and thrive is more crucial than ever. With new return-to-office mandates causing friction across companies, the need for intentional support, engagement, and professional development has reached a tipping point. As...
Alison Fragale, research psychologist from the University of North Carolina's Kenan Flagler Business School and bestselling author of Likable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, shares essential strategies for building professional status and power that help women gain the recognition and advancement they...
Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report offers a sobering look at global employee engagement. Just 21% of employees are engaged at work. Even more alarming, manager engagement has dropped to 27%, with young and female managers reporting the steepest decline. As AI accelerates...
Brett Koch, Vice President at a leading biopharma company and Chris Clark, retired President & COO of Dentsply International, discuss the long-term benefits of executive mentorship. They share how their mentoring relationship, helped Brett further develop his leadership skills, build trust, and achieve personal...
Tim Meyer, Vice President, Clinical and Scientific Affairs for Bolt Medical shares his journey from technical contributor to global leader, highlighting the significant power of mentorship in his career. He discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of diverse mentorship, and the value of staying open...
Mike Terry, Director of Operations for Discover Financial Services, and Tom Schlick, Business Operations Executive, share the dynamics of their successful executive mentoring partnership through a compelling narrative that serves as a blueprint for building trust and unlocking the full potential of mentoring partnerships. They...
Unlocking Employee Potential: Insights from Menttium's Participants We recently reviewed survey and interview data from a cohort of 270 mentees to better understand their goals and challenges. Our findings offer valuable insights into the key challenges employees face and the most sought-after development areas. Key Challenges Facing...
Understanding the Differences Between Mentoring and Coaching In the realm of professional and personal development, mentoring and coaching are two powerful approaches that can significantly enhance an individual's growth. Despite their similarities, these two methods have distinct characteristics and applications. This blog post will explore the...