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Mentorship Program Update
We are continuing to grow our bench of Mentors, so don't hold back if you are looking for a Mentor. And many people often decide to do both, becoming a Mentor and a Mentee. Becoming a Mentor, Mentee, or both will change your world!!!
A question we often get is: Where should I meet with my Mentor or Mentee? The answer has typically been: over the phone/video or for breakfast/lunch/coffee. Given the beautiful city we live in, I would also like to suggest a third option and that is to meet for a lunch time 2 mile walk along the Santa Fe trail. WIth its range of south Colorado Springs to Palmer Lake and multiple access points, there are plenty of locations where you can connect for a short walk. There is something special that happens when you are taking in the beauty of Pikes Peak while you are meeting with your Mentor/Mentee. It opens up connections and helps you see things in new ways.
Last December we provided a presentation "Developing Your Mentoring Constellation". A few of the slides talked about how Mentors (like stars) vary In size And purpose. As you look at how you can become a better Mentor or as a Mentee, what you do need in a Mentor; this bullet list below provides some specific examples of what you can offer as a Mentor and what -as a Mentee- you are looking for in a Mentor. And this list can be applied to multiple connections in other areas of your life,
- Career Development Mentor: connected to job/career
- Cheerleader: provides motivation and energy
- Challenger / Devil’s Advocate: challenge your perspective
- Connector: opens up network
- Star: is where you want to be
- Expert: knows how to get things done
- Life/Family Mentor: can talk about family issues
- Sponsor: can help you see at a new level and support you
- Coach: been there, provides specific tips
- Champion: believes in you, A sponsor
- Confidant: Not affected by your growth – Outside company
- Ally: Common purpose and goal – a country ally
- Big Dipper: Always there to point you North
Email me if you have any questions.Thank you
Al Andersen, Director of Mentoring
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