Why Mentorship Is the Most Underrated HR Strategy with Lisa Fain #155
In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and co-author of Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Together, they unpack how mentoring, when done right, can become the most powerful tool in your leadership and talent strategy.
Title: ๐ Why Mentorship Is the Most Underrated HR Strategy with Lisa Fain #155 ๐
Host: ๐๏ธ Nick Day, CEO of specialist HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: ๐ค Lisa Fain, CEO, Center for Mentoring Excellence
Episode Overview:
๐ In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host ย Nick Day is joined by Lisa Fain, CEO of the Center for Mentoring Excellence and co-author of Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Together, they unpack how mentoring, when done right, can become the most powerful tool in your leadership and talent strategy.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
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The difference between mentoring and coaching (and why it matters)
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How mentoring supports DEI goals in a practical, sustainable way
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What every successful mentoring program must include
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How curiosity, not credentials, builds trust across differences
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A powerful real-life case study that changed an entire organization.
Useful Links From This Episode:
- ๐ค Lisa Fain’s LinkedIn
- ๐ค Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
- ๐ข JGA HR Recruitment
- ๐ง Check out our sister podcast, The Payroll Podcast
HR LEADERS – I CALL YOU ALL TO ACTION! ๐ข
If you have any HR or L&D that require the support of a specialist HR recruitment agency, please contact JGA Recruitment Group! We can also support executive coaching and consulting services supporting HR leaders towards transformative leadership and sustainable growth. Contact Nick at [email protected] or call at 01727800377.
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