Who Mentored Some High-Profile People?

It has been said that great leaders are also great followers. Everyone learns from someone else.

Consider the great leaders of our time. They all mention how they were influenced, inspired and mentored by other leaders and how that leadership helped them become the successful men and women they are today.

Oprah Winfrey names Maya Angelou as her mentor; Bill Gates and Paul Allen of Microsoft were mentored by PC Inventor Ed Roberts. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, was mentored by Steve Jobs and Don Graham of The Washington Post.

The pursuit of excellence is an ambitious undertaking. Having a powerful and talented life coach can make the difference between success and failure.

So, what about you - who are you following? Have you identified successful people you admire? Are you working with a life coach or mentor now? If not, you may be missing a vital component of your future success.

To achieve the levels of excellence you desire, you must:

Continue to improve and fine-tune your skills


Expand and enhance your creative and innovative abilities


Relate to and communicate with those you manage, as well as those who manage you

The easiest and fastest way to do this is to work with a life coach. In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to maintain a fresh perspective and stay current on changing trends, patterns and practices in your personal and professional life.

A coach will provide the guidance and support you need to accomplish these goals. They will help you clarify areas that need improvement and hold you accountable to ensure you stay on track and on target, in a timely and reasonable manner.
 
Your ideal coach may be a professional life coach, a boss, a business or civic leader, or simply someone you know who’s willing to show you the way.

The most important things to look for in choosing your coach are:

Synergy: Having that special, energetic connection that enhances your coaching experience and can greatly accelerate your progress, is essential


Relatability: Your coach should have experience doing what you aspire to do


Relevant Knowledge: Their skills, wisdom and talents should be appropriate for what you desire to accomplish

Your coach will help you learn to clarify and master the skills you need to succeed. They will guide, encourage, inspire and empower you to achieve your goals and attain the great success you desire.