Summary: One of our most popular interviews last year was with Tom Goodlet. As we look at our goals for 2018, mentorship remains critical to our success as leaders so I wanted to repeat this episode so that we can keep the lessons in mind as we plan for the year ahead.<br> <br> Mentorship is key to successful professional development and as leaders, we have the responsibility to offer ourselves as mentors to the next generation of business leaders.<br> But what is involved in a mentor-mentee relationship and how do you go about finding a suitable individual to work with?<br> To answer these questions we spoke to Tom Goodlet, co-author of the book MentorU.<br> Learn:<br> <br> * Why is mentorship so important?<br> * Chris’ mentorship story from his time in the military<br> * How do you find a mentor?<br> * Tom’s formula to a CLEAR and successful mentor relationship<br> * How do you develop trust in following the guidance of a mentor?<br> * What is the responsibility of the mentee?<br> * Tom’s book, MentorU<br> <br> Links:<br> <br> * Buy MentorU on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/MentorU-Begin-Effective-Mentoring-Relationship/dp/1532840896">Amazon</a><br> * Connect with Tom on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomgoodlet/">LinkedIn</a><br> * <a href="http://www.mentoru.info">http://www.mentoru.info</a><br> <br> There are many factors that go into defining our achievement. You should have a solid skill set and business expertise. One of the key ways you can develop this knowledge and these skills is by making mistakes. As we reflect on these mistakes we grow and know what to avoid in future.<br> Making mistakes is a part of our growth. But another way that we gain the required expertise and grow professionally is by finding a mentor.<br> Usually, there are two big failures in the business world. Firstly; the individuals don’t use and benefit from mentorship. But secondarily, the people that could be mentors aren’t stepping up to take that responsibility.<br> Aligning yourself with a mentor will allow you the opportunity to learn from their knowledge. They can guide you in developing future opportunities in your career and business.<br> So how do you best find a mentor? When you find a mentor, how do you know that they have your best interests in mind? How do you develop the trust in following your mentor’s guidance?<br> In today’s show, we’re going to answer those questions and more.<br> Today’s guest is Tom Goodlet – an Author of ‘MentorU’, Speaker and Associate Minister at Harborside Christian Church.<br> Tom’s expertise is in the religious institutions industry. He is skilled in Theology, Leadership, Event Planning, Discipleship, Pastoral Counseling, Curriculum Development, Mentorship and Volunteer Management. For more information about him and his book MentorU checkout <a href="http://www.mentoru.info">www.mentoru.info</a>.<br> Why is mentorship so important?<br> Mentorship is a dynamic tool that stands above the rest. Tom highlights the 2 main strengths of mentorship:<br> <br> * Mentorship allows you to go deep and grow fast. There are great resources available through conferences, podcasts, blogs etc. but with mentorship, you hone in on the mentee and you can be laser-focused on their growth. It’s an efficient way to learn and grow because the topic is ‘you’.<br> * You get a sense of accountability. You have somebody to discuss mistakes made and learnings that come from business experience, dissect what has happened and learn from it. Being held accountable for your goals and actions keeps you focused on growth and the ability to analyze and reflect on mistakes helps you to learn.<br> <br> Chris’ mentorship story from his time in the military:<br> When I was in the military, I had a Chief Master Sergeant who was complaining about a process.<br> I said ‘Chief, I think we need to try this.’<br> For dramatic purposes he slams his hands on the t...
