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Why The Best Mentors Think Like Michelangelo And How To Find Them
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Success is never achieved alone. In this special episode, learn where to find mentors, the secrets to crafting impactful outreach emails, and how to cultivate a healthy relationship with them. Even today’s most influential business leaders like Sheryl Sandberg has credited her early career success to her mentor. We’ll also analyze a recent Harvard Business Review article sharing that the best mentors think like Michelangelo. HBR added that these mentors supported their mentees through two types of affirmations: perceptual and behavioral. At the end, I will reveal this week’s #BeInfinity challenge with you.
Why Mentorship Is Important
- It’s the #1 most asked questions that I get on LinkedIn and email inbox!
- Great mentors open doors for you, internally, promotions and projects, externally, connections and investments
- Even Sheryl Sandberg had a mentor who she met at Harvard
- Sheryl’s mentor was Larry Summers, who later appointed her as a chief of staff when he became the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury in 2001
HBR: Best Mentors Think Like Michelangelo
- A great mentors can spot their mentee’s potential before they can see it for themselves
- The role of that mentor is to then provide the support system and affirmation to help their mentee reach and activate that potential
- Two kinds of affirmations: perceptual and behavioral
Outreach Strategies
- For young people, the two best places to find mentors are at the workplace and school
- Once you’re comfortable, start reaching out to people who inspire you through online platforms
- Outreach email should include three core things to increase the likelihood of getting a response
- Quality follow-ups is key to maintaining a healthy relationship with your mentor
Challenge
- By the end of today, think and jot down the name of 1-3 people you’ve been wanting to reach out to
- By the end of this week, reach out to these people using our three-step outreach approach
- By the end of this month, set up and go to at least one coffee or phone chat
- Keep me updated about your challenge by sending me a message here
Links Mentioned
- Harvard Business Review: The Best Mentors Think Like Michelangelo
- LinkedIn: Lessons From 15+ Coffee Chats This Summer
Support Us
- As a fairly new show, your support makes a huge impact
- Subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes or wherever your get your podcast
Questions & Feedback
- Contact us through our website
- Email us at zerotoinfinitypodcast@gmail.com
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