Mentors

by a searcher

2 years ago

Some of the wealthiest people in the world say one of the most valuable drivers for a decision maker or an executive is to find a good mentor.

Question For those of you with mentors:
How did you get your mentor?
What are good ways to find good mentors?
What are some good questions to ask my prospective mentor?
What are some good questions to ask myself when I am looking for the mentor that best suits me?

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professional from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM)

I decided to seek mentorship after I left a corporate job and went solo. I missed the conversations, interaction, discussing ideas, and listening to other points of view. Thus, I needed a mentor who would have the ability to get to know me and offer a perspective on the decisions I was facing. The reason I mention this instead of jumping to answer your questions is that it was very important for me to figure out WHY I was seeking a mentor and WHAT I expected from our relationship. I know other entrepreneurs who need someone who has "been there, done that" and can provide technical/operational guidance... that would not have worked for me, I needed perspective.

Thus said, to answer your questions, ask your contacts about their contacts... it is amazing how many people you know that can find you a match but don't know you are looking for one.
I would ask them "why did you get into mentoring?" and "tell me how your mentees have benefitted from working with you". More than listening to the answer, figure out if your styles match, if you can trust them, and if they are willing to adapt to your needs.

The best question for yourself is "why do I think I need a mentor?" and "if I found the right mentor, what goal(s) would I be reaching?"

Happy to chat if you want more insights.

Roberto

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