On Election Day - Remembering Tim Russerts Lessons for Careerists -

On Election Day - Remembering Tim Russerts Lessons for Careerists - On Election Day, I thought it would be fitting to re-run my post in memory of Tim Russert, host of NBCs Meet the Press and influential political commentator who died in June. As I watched and read coverage of Tim Russerts death, everyone who worked with him pointed out his generosity of spirit and willingness to mentor colleagues. In fact, the quote on one of the memorial programs for Tim Russert reads, No exercise is better for the human heart than reaching down to lift up another person. I heard him described as someone who pulled others up and then held them there, nurturing and celebrating their successes. My sense from the tributes memorializing him is that this quality, along with Russerts reported love of family, work and life, may have contributed as much to his success as his tenatious questioning of political figures. Ive written about being a connector and what a great aspiration it is to become a networker who networks generously and links people for their advantage. Similarly, this is a great time to think about the value of a mentor. Being a mentor can raise your career aspirations. People who see your kindness and generousity of spirit will help lift YOU to higher career heights. How much easier will it be to find people to offer recommendations and references if you are a strong mentor? How much more will you enjoy your work life if you really care about the people who work with you? For young people entering the working world for the first time, the lesson is to seek a mentor and to someday aspire to be one. Get to know the people who work with you. Care about their lives, their children, their sports teams. Connect because you care and people will respond. Your career and your life will be the better for it! Subscribe for free up-to-date tips to help with your job hunt! Click here to subscribe to receive future blogs sent directly to you via email! Prefer to subscribe in a reader? Click here for a link to receive Keppie Careers feed sent to the reader of your choice. Need help to jump start your search? We can help you with a successful job hunt. Need a great resume? Career search advice? Mock interview? Visit Keppie Careers online for information about our services: www.keppiecareers.com.