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12 Mentor Moments to help leaders grow their businesses profitably

I was chatting with Art Petty not long ago. Art is a thought leader in the space of “leadership” and I mentioned I feel like singing …” where have all the mentors gone? Long time passing everyone…” As I discussed with Art, a number of the young managers coming up through the ranks lack a foundation in basic skills that were once the responsibility of one’s mentors to teach.

With the aging demographic of baby boomers and their exodus (though probably delayed) our economy has a potential leadership shortfall GAP in the next 10 years that will have dramatic negative impact on organization’s profits and shareholder values. We must train our future leaders and give them the foundation to win in the future.

I was blessed to have a number of mentors throughout my career and to this day the wisdom they shared still resonates within me. So I set out to be a part of the solution and share the wisdom they generously shared with me, with you in this article.

If you like this format please let me know and I will share more.

If you feel someone on your team would value having a copy of this forward it to them.

 

12 Mentor Moments to grow your business profitably;

Mentor Moment #1: Don’t let them know where you tie your Goat

 

Mentor Moment #2: You don’t have to be a Prick -Ly person, to become a leader

 

Mentor Moment #3: Just because you can, does not mean you should

 

Mentor Moment #4: When tempers flare, Ask yourself…”Is this the Hill you want to die on”?

 

Mentor Moment #5: Brand with Intention or the Market will “Brand you by Default”

 

Mentor Moment #6, Seek Significance Not Success

 

Mentor Moment #7: Inspect what you Expect

 

Mentor Moment #8: “Haste makes Waste”

 

Mentor Moment #9: Insight without Action…a waste of time and money

 

Mentor Moment #10: “Nail it before you Scale it”

 

Mentor Moment #11: Seek First to Understand, BEFORE You Take Action

 

Mentor Moment #12: Dance with the Date who Brought you to the Dance

 

 

As I face challenges I have the benefit of over 30 years of experience and mentors who shared the above wisdom and more to center me and help me make decisions that provide the maximum value for the teams and customers I serve. These mentor moments I now so cherish are often used to filter new information and new opportunities.

If you currently do not have a mentor…find one!

If you are not currently mentoring someone…become one!

I am reminded of when I studied martial arts and I became a green belt. In our dojo, once you earned a green belt you have demonstrated the ability to execute basic key movements on a consistent basis, so you were asked to teach the white belts. At first, as a young green belt we thought this was an honor to share our knowledge and skill. However as you progress in rank over the years you ask new green belts to teach you understand that when you teach it makes your understanding of techniques and movement stronger. The same is true for when you choose to mentor others.

 

Being a mentor to others is not for those who do not want to be challenged…

They will test you.

They probably will not value you when you challenge them.

They may misinterpret your assistance as discipline.

They may push your buttons when they become uncomfortable..Push them anyway.

The more they challenge you, the more your proficiency will grow.

When challenged you will find your skill grows as well.

 

How about your organization…

Do you have a formal mentor program to prepare tomorrow’s leaders? If so please share…

How about you, do you have a mentor?

Did you pick them or did they pick you?

What are some mentors moments you have been given over the years the up and coming leaders should hear?

If you find yourself looking for a mentor, you can read some the mentors I studied over the years. Be a part of the solution and actively seek out mentors to improve your results today and into the future.

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