How To Pursue Mentorship: Setting Appropriate Boundaries and Expectations With Scott Jeffrey Miller

The Cyber Business Podcast

Scott Jeffrey Miller is the Senior Advisor of Thought Leadership at FranklinCovey, a company helping organizations build successful cultures, leaders, and teams. Scott is the former CMO and EVP at FranklinCovey, a regular Keynote Speaker, and the host of the On Leadership podcast. He is also the best-selling author of Management Mess to Leadership Success and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager. His book, The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorships, will be released in July of 2023.

In this episode…

Being mentored by someone who has achieved the goals you’ve set for yourself is a strategic way for entrepreneurs to strengthen their natural leading abilities. Finding the right person to mentor you can be a challenge if you don’t know how to initiate the relationship. How should you navigate pursuing mentorship? What expectations should you set for yourself and your mentor?

A good mentor can always be found, but a great mentor is earned. According to Scott Jeffrey Miller, there are 13 roles mentors can play in your life. The role of your mentor will vary depending on the skills you’re wanting to develop. Before committing to mentorship, both parties must communicate mutual expectations to avoid disappointment in the relationship. With the right mindset, mentorship can redefine your outlook on business and life.

On this episode of The Cyber Business Podcast, Matthew Connor is joined by Scott Jeffrey Miller, Senior Advisor of Thought Leadership at FranklinCovey to discuss why defining clear boundaries in mentorship is essential for both individuals. Scott also shares the value of mentorship in smaller organizations, defines the role and responsibility of a mentor, and explains how behaviors affect corporate culture.