“We’re never too old for a mentor and five reasons why”

“According to a survey by the American Society For Training and Development 75% of private sector executives said a mentor had been critical in helping them reach their current position”.  

 In today’s ever changing fast paced business world we can often times find ourselves questioning our business strategy and direction. If we think back to our youth, many of us were fortunate to find that special person who, for some reason took an interest in our success. It could have been a teacher, coach or scout leader. It was someone who had far more life experiences than we did and was willing to share them and give guidance to us. In business, as adults, finding that same type of special person who is willing to share his or her expertise can save us much time and frustration as we build or careers and find our place in the corporate world.

Here are five reasons a mentor can help our careers;

 

An experienced mentor, who has walked in your shoes before, can save you invaluable time on the learning curve. Why learn the hard way if there are experience individuals to guide you on the path.
 The right mentor who is committed to your growth and success can ask “the tough” questions that can push you to higher levels of success.
A mentor can help evaluate your business strategy before you hit a wall. He or she can say “What the heck are you doing?” before you go too far astray from your goals.
Many times we have no one to go to when we are frustrated. A mentor can be a solid shoulder and voice of reason when needed.
 The right mentor can open doors that you never thought possible by helping develop new and rewarding resources and business contacts.

No matter what your position, age or experience level you can always grow and become better. Finding the right person to guide you as a mentor can help you achieve that.

Coming next week “How to Find a Qualified Mentor”

Good Selling

Bob

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