Better Mentoring: Part 2

We conclude our 2 part series on mentoring. This episode we focus on strategies for finding and structuring successful mentoring relationships.

Episode 93 of the The Better Show podcast, hosted by Ian Mikutel, March Rogers, Darren Austin, titled "Better Mentoring: Part 2" was published on July 29, 2019 and runs 72 minutes.

July 29, 2019 ·72m · The Better Show

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Summary

We conclude our 2 part series on mentoring. This episode we focus on strategies for finding and structuring successful mentoring relationships.

Episode Description

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.