Mentorship opens access to a wealth of knowledge from someone who ’ s already been where you are , so they can point out pitfalls .
- Carmen Moore-Zeigler
HAVING A MENTOR :
Accelerates learning by flattening steep learning curves and bridging gaps in understanding .
Provides seasoned guidance .
Provides encouragement and support to sustain momentum .
Brings different perspectives and fresh takes on situations or problems you can ’ t see past .
Improves overall communication skills as you learn how to effectively communicate with your mentor .
Increases confidence , leading to better and quicker decision making , which can prove crucial in a crisis .
Expands your network and pool of resources as they share their relationships and contacts .
Kim Traff
As unanticipated issues came up , they were great sounding boards to help me problem-solve with
Carmen Moore-Zeigler
HOW TO GET A MENTOR
Not all mentors are created equal ; you need the right fit . To find it , Moore-Zeigler advises considering :
Has the potential mentor been in business long enough , and are they thriving ?
Do they have the qualities and skills or knowledge you want and need ?
Are they truly willing to share in the interest of your growth ? ( If not , why bother ?)
the confidence of their experiences .
HAVE A GREAT MENTOR ?
Then pay it forward and be a mentor to someone else . Chances are , your mentor had ( or still has !) a mentor themselves .
Mentorship opens access to a wealth of knowledge from someone who ’ s already been where you are , so they can point out pitfalls .
- Carmen Moore-Zeigler
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