Pursue, Pursue, Pursue Your Mentor It’s your job to pursue your mentor, not the other way around. Take the initiative to start the conversation. Be willing to try again if you don’t succeed the first time. Show how you can add value to that person. When a mentor does say yes, you may need to […]
Symbiotic Mentoring All mentorship should be a two-way street. You should both be benefiting. Mentoring is a symbiotic relationship, not a parasitic one. Watch out for the signs of a parasitic mentorship. They use your influence or standing for their own gain, but never offer any value to you. They aren’t flexible or understanding when […]
5 ways to get involved with Change Your World Change Your World hasn’t even officially been released yet, but I’ve already been overwhelmed by the amount of support that John and I have received on this exciting initiative. Many of you have asked how you can help us launch the book and share the […]
Mentoring 101 Mentorship is vital whether you are a young professional just starting out, or a seasoned veteran in your field. Maintain a variety of mentoring relationships to boost your professional competencies. Look specifically for these three types… A person who is older/wiser: someone who has more expertise than you because of their past experiences […]
The Potential of a Seed By Kim Hoskins One of the most enjoyable experiences of Rob’s and my life has been to go back together to visit the places where we both grew up. For Rob it’s the Middle East and France; and for me it’s Central and South America. It is fascinating to relive […]
Dream Again When the clock struck midnight New Year’s Eve, it felt like society let out a collective sigh of relief. We left 2020 behind. While that doesn’t mean there will be an absence of roadblocks in the days ahead, it gives us a fresh start — space to dream again. 2020 was nothing like […]