E30 - Mentorship & You featuring Craig Anderson

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Mentorship is a funny thing, not make us laugh funny, but funny in that it’s very hard to find any business or any leader who would say that mentorship wasn’t absolutely invaluable to the health and success of people and business.  The irony is that most people would also agree that mentorship programs are usually terrible in actually mentoring people. In this episode, we’ll talk with Craig Anderson, a leadership coach who has mentored and been a mentor during his corporate and coaching careers.  Craig and I will discuss the value of mentoring emerging leaders as well as the types of things that emerging leaders should look for in their mentor.  Lastly, we’ll talk about how emerging leaders can be effective mentors for their direct reports. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.Relevant Episode Links:1. Craig Anderson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigpanderson/2. Clear Path Coaching and Consulting website: https://clearpathcoaches.comCraig’s Recommended Book/Movie List:Books:1. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving2. Proactive Sales Management by Skip MillerMovies:1. Twelve O’Clock High2. Joe versus the VolcanoSupport the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.