Seeing the Edge with NW Marketing Guy - Rod Brooks

Seven Tips For Mentors

They don't care how much you know . . .                                                                   until they know how much you care.

I've found mentoring high school and college students to be a special way to spend a little of my extra time. At first, I thought I was doing a good deed by volunteering to spend time answering questions and coaching the students on the basics of marketing and business. I felt that giving something back was the right thing to do. And of course, it is. But that's not the whole story. 

Truth is, the kids I work with give me energy. They give me an edge. They charge my batteries with their enthusiasm, curiosity, and fresh ideas. Watching them learn and grow is incredibly rewarding. And they can be great teachers. I can't tell you the number of things I've learned from the conversations we've had and the questions they've asked. When you get the chance, give mentoring a try. It's another great way to provide an edge to someone else while you are adding to one you'll be discovering for yourself.

7 Tips For Mentors Advise (but inquire first) Advocate (but challenge first) Challenge (but encourage first) Encourage (but question first) Support (but let them stand on their own feet) Guide (but know the traveler first) Model (no buts on this one... Walk the talk from start to finish)