| Mentorship October 30th, 2013 by Bill Boyajian |
Mentoring is the intentional act of taking a serious, personal interest in another person. A mentor is an experienced, trusted counselor and guide. Think “life coach.” From Rick Warren’s Daily Hope, “The word ‘mentor’ comes from Homer’s poem, The Odyssey. When the king goes off to fight the Trojan War, he leaves the kingdom in the hands of a trusted counselor named Mentor. Mentor actually teaches and raises the king’s son.”
Indeed, centuries ago, most education was done by mentors. Schools are a more modern phenomenon. Apprenticeships by master craftsmen were the norm. And such training was most often one-on-one. Today, mentoring has again become more common. And that is a step in the right direction in my view. Mentors are used in many areas, especially in business, leadership, and management. No matter how successful you are, you need a mentor to help you become even more successful because you need someone speaking into your business and your life. If you have the age and experience that can benefit someone, consider becoming a mentor. If you agree that everyone needs a mentor, consider asking someone to mentor you. Mentorship is a great gift to give, and to receive in return. Try it, both ways. Tags: Advice, Developing Leaders, Dreams, Drive, Knowledge, Leadership Excellence, Leadership Skills, Relationships |
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–Charles Denaburg,
Managing Partner,
Levy’s Fine Jewelry
Birmingham, AL
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Leitzel Fine Jewelry
Hershey & Myerstown, PA
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Kizer-Cummings Jewelers
Lawrence, KS
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