Better Mentoring: Part 2

Show Notes 2:01 - The lifecycle of mentorship, deciding on your goal, and finding the right person to help you achieve that goal. 5:16 - The importance of being clear on what you want from a mentor and setting expectations. 7:51 - The 22 minute meeting 9:18 - The difference between a mentor and a coach. 14:19 - Turning a "no" from a prospective mentor into an opportunity to connect with someone else. 15:36 - Ian reflects on The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris. 19:43 - Why the best mentor may not always be someone who's done exactly what you are looking to do. 22:22 - March's blueprint for approaching a new mentor effectively. 24:22 - LinkedIn as a tool for finding mentors. 28:11 - Reverse mentoring and how it benefits both parties. 31:26 - The Science of Mentoring by Shawn Blanchard. 35:30 - How a mentor can become an invaluable sponsor for you in your career. 37:19 - The Oracle and the Jedi by Andy Dunn and how exactly do you pronounce Bonobos? 39:30 - We discuss the concept of radical candor. 42:52 - We explore models for radical candor from the article Examples of Radical Candor by Pavneet Singh Saund. 45:19 -"5 Types of Mentoring Relationships you need for your career" by A Millennial's Diary 48:38 - The importance of having a diversity of perspectives to inform you. 49:55 - First Round Capital's template for setting up a mentoring relationship. 59:33 - How skillful conversations are an important part of a mentor relationship. 1:00:01 - How to know when to END a mentoring relationship. Mentions 📖 Book: The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier 📖 Book: How About That for a Crack Baby by Shawn Blanchard 📰 Article: Reverse Mentoring: What is it and Why it is Beneficial 📰 Article: Examples of Radical Candor by Pavneet Singh Saund 📖 Book: The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris. 📰 Article: 5 Types of Mentoring Relationships you need for your career by A Millennial's Diary 🛠️ Tool: First Round Capital's template for setting up a mentoring relationship