GMI Mission
Multiply the impact of next-generation leaders and their Mentors by professionalizing and institutionalizing Mentorship at the highest levels and deepening the power of a mentoring culture.
GMI Vision
The best leaders make the best Mentors, tightly integrating leadership and Mentorship and actively investing in next-generation leaders to build a sustainable future.
Why GMI?
Mentoring is an Art and Science both. This requires professionalizing and institutionalizing Mentorship in a way that has never been done before.
Mentorship is Holistic
Being a Teacher
Being a Strategic Thinker
Being a Coach
Being a Counselor
Being a Champion
Being Trusted Adviser
What GMI Mentors do?
- Mentor and Sponsor a woman leader.
- Lead Brainstorming sessions.
- Contribute your business domain expertise.
- Create growth opportunities for your Mentee.
- Participate in research-based studies.
What will GMI Mentors need?
- Experience in C-Suites and/or Boardrooms.
- An empathetic approach to Mentoring.
- Listen without judgment.
- A passion to champion a Mentoring culture.
- Commitment to two-way learning.
#101Mentors is a call to action to mobilize the first 101 GMI founding members who are motivated and ready to inspire others to professionalize Mentorship in a way it has never been done before. This campaign will help create opportunities to deliver professional Mentors, institutionalize Mentoring best practices, and cultivate Mentorship to create a legacy for next-generation leaders in a hybrid work environment.
GMI Executive Committee
Varsha Waishampayan
CEO and Founder, WINGS for Growth
Catriona Schmolke
Non Executive Director, Retired SVP Jacobs
Dr. Bob Eng
Advisor with Harvard doctorate
Nikunj Nirmal
CTO, Amazon
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