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Praise in Public, Correct in Private: The Mentor’s Guiding Principle

Posted on June 8, 2025July 26, 2025 by Dr, Mark Kern

Mentorship encompasses trust, confidence-building, and empowerment. Effective mentorship involves publicly praising mentees to enhance their confidence and inspire peers, while private corrections promote growth without embarrassment. This dual approach fosters a supportive atmosphere where mistakes are seen as learning opportunities, ultimately leading to motivated, resilient mentees prepared to reach their potential.

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Knowing When to Leave a Job: The Art of Moving Forward

Posted on June 7, 2025July 26, 2025 by Dr, Mark Kern

One of the toughest career decisions isn’t about landing a job—it’s knowing when to leave one. We pour time, effort, and energy into our work, but there comes a point when staying might be holding us back rather than pushing us forward. Here are some signs it might be time to move on: ✅ Your…

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Leading through the Turmoil

Posted on March 29, 2025July 26, 2025 by Dr, Mark Kern

As a Senior Manager in the federal agency, I am tasked with leading my team through the uncertainty of the DOGE era. My team has experienced the termination of over 20% of their colleagues. These 20% were probationary employees who were learning the job and eager to soak up the knowledge that they experienced team…

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Human Resource Development (HRD) plays a strategic role in the organization

Posted on March 19, 2024July 26, 2025 by Dr, Mark Kern

Effective employee training, integral to HRD, aligns with firms’ strategies and is key for maintaining competitiveness and productivity. Measuring the return on training investment poses challenges due to non-random selection for training and the difficulty in finding productivity proxies. HRD’s strategic role includes workforce skill alignment and collaborating with educational institutions for tailored training, ultimately benefiting individuals, organizations, and society.

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