Every meeting should be followed by a thank you note. The person who has the most to gain from the relationship should send the note – the sales person, mentee, job seeker, etc. Or sometimes you can forget about the rules and just be the one who says thank you
The best projects can not be checked off from your to-do list. These are the projects that help you take your skills to the next level and those that make your product and services even better. These projects are the best investment that you can make.
It’s okay to say sorry sometimes – but not all the time. Sorry should be a sacred word that is used when you have made a mistake or when you were inconsiderate. When you apologize for an action that you took – it should be followed by how you are
Write down what you would like to achieve from a meeting. You may want to set smaller goals if this is a new relationship such as a referral to the right person at an organization or setting up a face-to-face meeting. Setting a goal makes measuring the success of every
Believe that there may be a problem. Then explore the issue from every possible angle. Try not to let the problem consume you. If you are struggling, talk it through with others to gain a fresh perspective.
The key ingredients to a successful mentoring relationship are: a solid commitment, a high level of trust, the ability to challenge assumptions, reflection, and inspiration to take action.
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