A mentor is a more knowledgeable,
experienced person who takes an interest in you and your success. Mentors
inspire and motivate you to stretch yourself and do your best work. With a
mentor, you can drill down to the emotions, complications, frustrations, and
potential roadblocks and get real-world feedback on how to manage these things.
Mentors might see something in you that you haven't recognized or acknowledged
in yourself and shine a light of awareness on it for you.
Action Steps: Think about successful,
accomplished people you know and admire in your office or your field. What do
they do that you would like to emulate ? What could you learn from them if you
had the opportunity? Make an initial contact with a potential mentor to let them
know why you respect them. Invite them to lunch or offer your assistance so you
have the chance to observe and talk with them. Remember to respect your mentor's
time and express gratitude for their help and support.
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