3 types of mentors we all need !

 

JANUARY 30, 2012

3 types  of Mentors we all Need

Mentors help us advance in work and life. But we need not  wait for someone to take us under their  wing. We can seek out people who can help us !  The first step is to figure out which mentor will best meet our  needs ! There are broadly 3 types of mentors we all need.  The co-mentor. This can be anyone—a colleague, a friend—who needs us as much as we need them.  On level with us. We can find our co-mentor if we have a specific skill to learn and something to teach in return. The remote mentor. This is someone outside our organization or circle who can offer objective advice. We may need a remote mentor if we are looking for a fresh perspective and we have already exhausted closer resources. The invisible mentor. We don't have to have a personal relationship with this mentor.. They don't know that we exist .They can be our role models.  We learn from observing and following her / his  example.

Today's Management Tip was adapted from Guide to Getting the Mentoring You Need.