In this episode of the ABB Solutions Podcast, host Mike Murphy is joined by Randy Stevens, North American Training Manager for Automation Solutions. They discuss the value of mentorship and how it strengthens both personal and professional growth. Randy explains how mentors help accelerate development through active listening, guiding questions, and supportive accountability. He also highlights how mentorship improves onboarding, builds confidence, and reinforces leadership skills within an organization. Tune in to hear insights on:Benefits of Mentoring: How both the mentor and the mentee gain confidence, clarity, and accelerated growth.Listening First: Why great mentors prioritize active listening to understand goals, motivations, and challenges.Guiding Through Questions: How asking thoughtful, open-ended questions helps mentees determine their own direction.Supportive Accountability: Encouraging progress by holding mentees accountable in a constructive and confidence-building way.Strengthening Onboarding: How pairing new employees with experienced peers shortens the learning curve and reduces overwhelm.Building Leadership Skills: Why teaching and coaching reinforce the mentor’s own knowledge and leadership capabilities.Seeking the Right Guidance: How identifying and learning from experienced individuals can accelerate career development.ReferencesIf you would like to attend a training, head over to our U.S. Drives & PAC Automations Solutions Training page.  Interested in learning more about ABB Drives? Join our Tech Tuesday webinars where our experts tackle topics from improving efficiency and reliability to solving maintenance issues.Podcast 1: Business Strategy – strategic planning fundamentals to support long-term success: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/17631204Podcast 2: Training with ABB Project Management – defining scope, scheduling, and resources for project success: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/15697913Podcast 3: Setting and Achieving Goals – creating clarity, ownership, and direction in personal and professional growth: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/17963852Podcast 4: Focus & Productivity – building habits and structure to stay consistent and avoid burnout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/18125609Podcast 5: Teambuilding – strengthening alignment, roles, and collaboration for high-performing teams: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1770390/episodes/17267078

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