Cyberspace has caught up to the demand that up-and-coming executives have for mentored relationships with the advent of online mentoring sites. Today's Wall Street Journal pointed out several sites that could fill the mentorship void you may have at your organization. Among the sites mentioned:
This one-on-one coaching can provide you tailored advice, especially if you are an entrepreneuer or work for a small organization that does not have a culture for mentoring. In order to maximize your support, define what it is you are looking for. What do you need help with? What do you hope to achieve? What are the five to 10 key questions you need to have answered?
I was fortunate to have a great mentor for a nine year period until he retired. But after a two-year break, I was thrilled to meet back up with him to join his consulting group for another two years. It was also during that time my mentor and I wrote our three business books!
Mentoring can be a great boost to your skills, confidence and career. You also never know what heights your mentored relationship can take you. I learned a great deal from my friend and co-author, John Mengelson. I hope you can experience the same successful journey as I did!