LinkedUp: Breaking Boundaries in Education

In celebration of National Mentor Day, co-hosts, Jamie Saponaro and Jerri Kemble, invite their mentors to  discuss the magic of empowerment through mentoring.  Guests, Dr. RIck Doll and Laura Scott discuss the qualities of good mentorship and the importance of building relationships and posritive cultures in order to create high qualitity, dedicated employees contributing to a positive working culture. Rick and Laura share insights from their mentoring experiences and discuss mentorship in both the education and business world.  Rick Doll has served as an educational leader for over 40 years in various roles.  Most recently Ihewas the superintendent at Lawerence, Kansas.  and is  now teaching future generations of leaders at Kansas State University. "Laura is a sought after public speaker who has a unique talent to tailor each of her presentations to the needs of each and every audience.  She is know as a Futurist, Industry Expert, Coach, Thought Leader and Strategy Consultant who is able help her clients and audiences walk away with an understanding and ability to use the resources about which she teaches. Her first career was in public education.  She served public school parents, teachers and students for 20+ years as a teacher and ultimately retired as a school administrator.  During Laura’s time in PreK-12 education, she always worked to ensure that teachers and parents were given and taught activities which would enhance student learning.   This love for life long learning translated very easily when Laura started working for one of the country’s premier residential real estate companies; Douglas Elliman.  One of her main responsibilities was to build, and “re-tool” the company’s professionals, as well as work directly with the CEO to constantly grow the company.  Her expertise in the education and the re-education of adults was much appreciated by agents and leadership.  Current she is a strategy consultant for BHHS The Preferred Realty, and a National Speaker/Presenter/Coach/Consultant. All who are able to experience Laura’s presentations, walk away feeling motivated and inspired to take their career, life and/or game to the next level."