MENTORING
Anyone who's ever been in business knows that it's not always an easy road. There are ups and downs, good times, and bad. Having a mentor can help in navigating these waters, providing guidance & support when needed. A good mentor is someone who has been there before and can offer sage advice on how to deal with difficult situations. Mentors also provide leadership and motivation when things get tough.
ACCELERATING TO SUCCESS THROUGH MENTORING
One of the most valuable things a mentor can offer is simply a sounding board - someone to listen to your ideas and give honest feedback. Having a mentor can be the difference between success and failure in business. If you're thinking of starting a business, or are already in the thick of things, consider finding yourself a mentor. It could be the best decision you ever make.
COMPONENTS OF MENTORSHIP
DEFINE
PURPOSE
Surface the mentee's personal motivation and subsequent development needs. Establish expectations and clarity regarding roles & responsibilities as well as boundaries and ground rules.
SET
GOALS
Align on clear goals and objectives in conjunction with a confidentially safe learning environment while maintaining a high-level of self-awareness as part of the mentoring journey.
SHARE
KNOWLEDGE
Mentors provide useful examples and applicable sharing of hindsight (both failures and successes) to frame the possibilities and options for consideration for any given challenges and/or opportunities.
