Mentors are vital in establishing careers

CONFERENCE, from pg. 9 ence in age or a power dynamic, but rather the relationship itself. Reed-Boniface elaborated that each person within a mentorship can benefit from each other. She also shared that not only children, but professionals, too, are successful when they have a supportive person in their lives.

Meshke encouraged the concept of establishing a personal board of directors, and stated it’s critical to ask questions and listen in order to have a successful exchange. Krekelberg shared personal experiences of valued mentors that she could trust and who also gave her space to try out ideas. Sometimes she was successful, but she highlighted the importance of having mentors who allowed her to fail, as well. Krekelberg also reminded the attendees conference. Connolly’s presentation dealt with continuous improvement in agriculture.