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Don't Screw Up Your Promotion - Get A Mentor
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I've received a few emails in regards
to mentoring.
More specifically they wonder
whether it's a good idea to get
a mentor.
Just so you know, many of those
that asked me that question were
all working at an office where
mentoring is available.
The only reason they are unsure
is because they don't want to be
seen as someone who doesn't
know anything and as a result be
treated as a nobody and maybe
passed up for a promotion
because of it.
Ok let me start by saying this:
there's nothing wrong with getting
a mentor.
In fact I would recommend that
to everyone - get a mentor
whenever possible.
What stands out from these emails
is the fact that their workplace
actually has a mentoring program.
That means, and this is considered
a green flag, that your company
knows the benefits of mentoring
and is actually encouraging you
to get one.
In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if
your colleagues and co-workers
all went through the same thing.
If you have doubts go ask them.
So let me say this again: go forth
and find your mentor.
Mentoring programs provide benefits
not only for the mentor but also for
the person being mentored.
How? Check it out here.
Let me share with you some of the
advantages you will get when you
get mentored.
*If you have a mentor, you have
someone that is helping you set
up your foundation of leadership.
You have a person that acts as your
facilitator in everything that you do
so you don't have to start your job
with just baby steps.
You can dive right in.
This is because your mentor has
been there before.
He's seen what you are about to
see so he can advise you as to
what may or may not work,
depending on the situation.
*You will get advise and feedback.
And depending on the mentor, the
feedback can be as brutal and frank
as they come.
Yes it's always good to hear all
positive feedback but what do you
get out of it?
If all you hear are positive remarks
without any dissection of the things
you did wrong, how can you fix
those wrong?
A negative feedback, specially
coming from a person you respect
and given correctly, can have the
effect of challenging you to do
things better next time.
If only not to make the same
mistake twice and disappoint
said respected person.
If after getting the feedback you
start to wonder whether you
should continue pursuing this
or that work: STOP.
The feedback is not a reflection
of you as a person.
Rather, it is merely pointing out
your weaknesses so you become
aware of them and thus strive to
compensate for them.
Just suck it up.
Remember, no pain, no gain.
A little humiliation can go a
long way in helping you
become a better person -
both in and out of work.
*The best part is your mentor
becomes your friend, guide
and personal cheering squad
rolled into one.
You can rely on them to give you
clear and fair advice for the situations
that you may face.
At the same time you can also
obtain work and career planning
advice.
Remember, they've been in your
shoes so they know AND
understand what you're going
through...
...and what you will still go through.
*A good mentor can enhance
and support your own growth.
Your mentor can give you the boost
you need so that you go from newbie
to veteran in a shorter time.
This is because you are learning
from their experiences.
And from their mistakes.
And make no mistake...you will
be making a lot of mistakes.
But with your mentor's help you'll
actually know what to do when
that happens, without having to
grope in the dark for the answers.
They say trial and error can be a
good learning experience.
But there's nothing wrong with
getting the insights of those that
have been there before you.
Besides, it doesn't mean that
what works for them will work
for you.
You're just getting some possibilities.
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Having a mentor is a great
resource to have.
They are there for you to take
advantage of their knowledge
and experience.
But it comes down to whether
you yourself have the confidence
to make use of them.
If you're unsure of yourself no
amount of mentoring will be of
help to you.
Specially on how you face your
workplace, your co-workers,
and your boss.
If you want help in being able to
understand your co-workers and
your boss so that you can deal
with each one effectively then
check out the step-by-step guide
I have created for you.
It's easy to download it here.
Until next time,
Amy Twain
P.S. Visit my blog at: http://www.innerzine.com
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