The Power of Mentorship
Sep 8, 2023 ·
38m 28s
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In this episode, hosts Dan, Ramsey, and Matt discuss the importance of mentorship in business and life. They share stories of impactful mentors, both formal and informal, who have helped...
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In this episode, hosts Dan, Ramsey, and Matt discuss the importance of mentorship in business and life. They share stories of impactful mentors, both formal and informal, who have helped shape their careers and personal growth. The hosts talk about the benefits of surrounding yourself with people who have more experience and knowledge, being humble and willing to learn, and cultivating long-term relationships that provide guidance and support. They also explore how mentorship has changed in the remote work era, and provide tips for finding mentors when you don't work in an office setting. Tune in for an insightful conversation about maximizing mentorship opportunities on your professional and personal journey.
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Show Notes
- The origins of the topic - how show prep about mentorship experiences sparked the conversation [00:00:30]
- Dan shares about an informal mentor relationship early in his banking career and consciously trying to learn as much as possible [00:01:30]
- The difference between formal mentorship programs and informal organic relationships [00:02:00]
- Matt and Ramsey share their own experiences with work mentors that shaped their careers [00:04:00]
- The importance of having humility, acknowledging you don't know everything, and surrounding yourself with people more experienced than you [00:05:00]
- How Aliya exemplifies that in her transition to mortgage lending [00:06:00]
- The downsides of remote work for mentorship and growth, especially for recent graduates [00:07:00]
- Advice for finding mentors when working fully remotely [00:08:00]
- Cliff as an example of an impactful mentor in Dan's life from a totally different profession [00:09:00]
- Applying lessons from other industries to your own career path
- Learn how NOT to do things from bad bosses and ineffective businesses [00:12:00]
- Using your "board of directors" - visualizing past mentors to help guide your decisions [00:17:00]
- The importance of playing the long game in business instead of short term thinking [00:20:00]
- Final thoughts on continual learning and growth [00:22:00]
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