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Episode Synopsis
How can you seek out mentors to help propel your leadership and career to new heights?
In this episode, host Natalie Born interviews Nicholas John, a corporate leader with over 20 years of experience serving in executive roles within global organizations. They discuss the importance of mentorship and how surrounding yourself with the right mentors can help unlock your full potential and accelerate your career.
Nicholas is a corporate leader with over 20 years of experience serving in many executive roles within several global organizations. He is currently serving as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for a large global corporation in South Africa. He is also the founder and CEO of LeaderGrow, an organization that focuses on preparing integral leaders of tomorrow.
(00:01 - 00:03) Mentorship Was a Default, Not a Choice
Nicholas shares mentorship has been a default, not a choice.
He highlights mentors like Dr. Samuel Chan who helped start his leadership organization.
These mentors significantly impacted his journey.
(00:03 - 00:06) Mentors Provide Provision, Promotion and Protection
Mentors provide resources, lend credibility, and protect from pitfalls.
Mentors are shortcuts to success in your life.
Different mentors help at different stages of life.
(00:06 - 00:09) Be Prepared and Engaged in Mentorship
Best practices for being mentored include preparing questions and being engaged.
Effective mentors use deep listening and thoughtful questions.
Mentees should own the outcomes, not just accept advice.
(00:09 - 00:12) How to Seek Out the Right Mentors
Look for mentors 15-20 years ahead in your field who care about you.
Good mentors are open, positive, and remember starting out.
Identify mentors who take interest in your success.
(00:12 - 00:19) Mentors Are the Butlers and Bakers
Mentors open doors by lending credibility.
Mentors combine ingredients to help achieve dreams.
The metaphor explains how mentors enable success.
Quotes:
"A mentor being a butler, what does he do? A butler opens the door for you for your dreams." - Nicholas John
"Good mentors can remember what it was like starting out in the field." - Nicholas John
Connect with Nicholas:
Website: https://leadergrow.me/
Follow Thrive Today on Instagram (@thrivetodaywomen) and visit our website at Thrive Today.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-STAR Review!
In this episode, host Natalie Born interviews Nicholas John, a corporate leader with over 20 years of experience serving in executive roles within global organizations. They discuss the importance of mentorship and how surrounding yourself with the right mentors can help unlock your full potential and accelerate your career.
Nicholas is a corporate leader with over 20 years of experience serving in many executive roles within several global organizations. He is currently serving as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for a large global corporation in South Africa. He is also the founder and CEO of LeaderGrow, an organization that focuses on preparing integral leaders of tomorrow.
(00:01 - 00:03) Mentorship Was a Default, Not a Choice
Nicholas shares mentorship has been a default, not a choice.
He highlights mentors like Dr. Samuel Chan who helped start his leadership organization.
These mentors significantly impacted his journey.
(00:03 - 00:06) Mentors Provide Provision, Promotion and Protection
Mentors provide resources, lend credibility, and protect from pitfalls.
Mentors are shortcuts to success in your life.
Different mentors help at different stages of life.
(00:06 - 00:09) Be Prepared and Engaged in Mentorship
Best practices for being mentored include preparing questions and being engaged.
Effective mentors use deep listening and thoughtful questions.
Mentees should own the outcomes, not just accept advice.
(00:09 - 00:12) How to Seek Out the Right Mentors
Look for mentors 15-20 years ahead in your field who care about you.
Good mentors are open, positive, and remember starting out.
Identify mentors who take interest in your success.
(00:12 - 00:19) Mentors Are the Butlers and Bakers
Mentors open doors by lending credibility.
Mentors combine ingredients to help achieve dreams.
The metaphor explains how mentors enable success.
Quotes:
"A mentor being a butler, what does he do? A butler opens the door for you for your dreams." - Nicholas John
"Good mentors can remember what it was like starting out in the field." - Nicholas John
Connect with Nicholas:
Website: https://leadergrow.me/
Follow Thrive Today on Instagram (@thrivetodaywomen) and visit our website at Thrive Today.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-STAR Review!
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