Mentoring

The world cries for men who are strong. Strong in conviction, strong to lead, to stand, to suffer. I pray that you will be that kind of man.
Elizabeth  Elliot

The World in need:

• Lack of Conviction
• Lack of Leadership
• Lack of Standing Power
• Lack of Empathy

An Ideal mentor is…

•          Honest with you

•          A Model for you

•          Deeply committed to you

•          Open and Transparent

•          A Teacher

•          One who believes in your potential

•          One who can help you define you dream and plan to turn your dream into reality

•          Successful in your eyes

•          Open to learning from you, as well as teaching you

•           Willing to stay primarily on your agenda, not her/his own.

 

Mentors provide moments of truth where one is challenged to focus on Bright Tomorrows instead of Repeating Yesterdays

Moments of Truth

Repeating Yesterdays •          No goals •          Status quo •          Boredom •          Stagnation •          Burnout •          Cynicism •          Predictability •          Making a living •          Interruption driven •          Day dreamer •          Risk avoider •          Problems •          Situation Victim •          In Motion •          Has something to live on

Bright Tomorrows •          New goals •          Broad horizons •          Excitement •          Progress •          Unending growth •          Enjoyment •          Adventure •          Making a life •          Priority driven •          Vision Builder •          Risk Accepter •          Problems •          Situation master •          In direction •          Has something to live for

The most potent words a mentor can ever say to a mentee

1.       Take the road that demands the most of you
2.       You can be tied with straws and think they are chains
3.       Accomplishment is your birthright. Limitations are adopted.
4.       High productivity often follows a sudden change of direction

“You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.”
2 Timothy 2:2

“A mentor is an individual, usually older, always more experienced, who helps and guides another individual’s development. This guidance is not done for personal gain.”
F. Robert Reh
 

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