Oooops…..It’s
been a while that I dish out the value tips and I own you all. Trust me, other
brands under the KEAC Platform really occupied all the available time but do
not worry. I will make it up to you all. Thanks to those that check us up. So,
for the new value tip today, legoo…..
Who is a mentor? Hmmm, before I can go
on, I think I would need to give kudos to a mentor (Mr. Bamidele Ojo) who has
challenged me in writing and even help in writing today’s value tip. He is
making it through writing and he is experienced at it. Likewise the mentor of
all mentors Rev. Chris Dele Folahanmi (Rev.CDF),
he has been all in all when it comes in serving out as my mentor. Thanks sir!!!
Now the
question again, who is a mentor? The word can be traced back to Homer’s Odyssey
as the name of a character who gave advice (the adviser of the young
Telemachus in Homer’s Odyssey). It is now commonly used to describe as
an experienced person who advice a less experienced colleague. The novice is
often referred to as a protégé or sometime a mentee.
A mentor possesses the wisdom only
experience can provide while the protégé is someone who is in the early stages
of his/her career. While the protégé
seems to reap the benefits of this relationship, it actually benefits both
partners. The protégé receives guidance and helpful advice including invitation
to industry events and introductions to higher-ups may be forthcoming.
The mentor
benefits from the opportunity to strengthen his/her leadership skills and
qualities. A mentor can help you fast track your progress. The mentor maybe better than you
and may not still better than you but surely he has the advantage of experience
which can help you. With my little introduction above you should know I
have a mentor and I can tell you boldly he has a lot of experience because I
can ask any question and he has answers to all of them. He is a good man too.
Just like
him, I am always happy when I have the opportunity to play the role of tutelage
to people and I love motivating people to reach their full potentials in life.
If I have been to see far in my little time of leading, it is because I am
standing on a shoulder of giant.
To go far in
life, it is not a gainsaying that you need a mentor.
TIPS FOR FINDING AND
WORKING WITH A MENTOR
Ø Choose a mentor whose goals are
similar to your own
Ø Find someone who inspire you and
motivates you
Ø Your mentor should have time to give
to this relationship
Ø Take the initial step in establishing
contact with a potential mentor since you are the one who will benefit the most
from the relationship
Ø You must find the time to participate
in the relationship with the mentor
Ø Ask as many questions you can when
you are with your mentor but be warn do more of listening
Eventually
you will be in position to give advice to someone who is just starting out in
his/her own career. Honour your mentor by paying it forward and doing for
another person what he or she did for you, that way you will also improve
yourself and your leadership skills.
Now on a
happy and celebration note, I am celebrating my mentor Rev.CDF on November 1st
2014 and same day he is launching a new two best-selling valued books he wrote.
You can join me in sending best of wishes and
congratulation messages to him in advance. Join him on Facebook on Chris Dele Folahanmi.
You can get
my exclusive interview with him and photos of launching and birthday
celebration on our Facebook page.
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