To succeed in business, you need to stay motivated and focused.
But that is easier said than done, at some point everyone is going to hit a wall.
That is where a mentor can step in and help out. But, finding a mentor takes more thought and effort then most people realize.
A good place to start is to find someone whom you admire who shows
an avid interest in you. Don’t prematurely choose your mentor. Get to know
a variety of people who can potentially mentor you, which will minimize the
the chance of choosing someone for the wrong reasons.
A magnetic personality is captivating, but too often, you an end up
becoming a groupie, basking in the glow of your mentor’s superstar stature.
It is better to pick someone whose thought process and personality mesh
with yours.
A mentor wants you to learn and adapt her philosophies to become your
own.
A mentor should be available for advice and feedback, but not babysitting
your insecurities.
If you pick the right mentor, it is usually the foundation of a lifelong friendship.
Lead From Within: Mentorship is a communication to people about their worth
and potential so clearly that they come to see it in themselves.
http://www.lollydaskal.com/mentorship
Of Lolly’s many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine. Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc.com, Fast Company (Ask The Expert), Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, and others. Her newest book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness has become a national bestseller.