No, you shouldn’t treat your advisees like children. We’re all grown-ups here, even if we don’t always feel that way. But can some of the same techniques that lead to successful parent-child relationships translate into the workplace? While sleep-deprived on parental leave and poring over parenting blogs and forums, Jess Huang wondered this very thing. Two years later, her mentees and advisees have resoundingly told her: yes! Showing up as a Conscious Leader can not only empower those seeking your mentorship but also help you grow as a whole person in your own career as well.
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