How does someone go from being a lawyer to a top mentoring expert?

Meet Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence, who shares her unique journey and how she teamed up with her mom, Dr. Lois Zachary, a trailblazer in mentoring. Together, they’re changing what it means to be a mentor by focusing on cultural awareness and the power of mentoring to transform workplaces.

Ever wondered how mentoring is different from coaching or teaching? Lisa breaks it down — real mentoring is about learning together, mutual support, and building strong connections. She clears up some myths and shows how both mentors and mentees learn and grow from the experience.

We also dive into different mentoring programs and why having a clear purpose is key to making them work. Plus, Lisa gets personal, sharing how becoming an empty nester opened up new hobbies and adventures for her.

Join us to discover:

• The impact of artificial intelligence on mentoring and the adaptability of organizations to a hybrid workforce.
• The importance of mentoring in combating loneliness in a remote work environment.
• How intentionality and focus in both your marriage and business is underscored, with Lisa advising listeners to "keep the main thing as the main thing.
• The differences between mentors and coaches, noting how paid mentorship can veer into coaching territory.
• Lisa’s books, "Bridging Difference for Better Mentoring" and "The Mentor's Guide," and their focus on inclusive conversations and practical tools for mentors and mentees.

Connect with Lisa and the Center for Mentoring Excellence

Website: https://www.centerformentoring.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-mentoring-excellence/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterForMentoringExcellence/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lzfain/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwzO0SPx7Si4dH91hTrGKQ/featured

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