Thank Your Mentor!
As part of National Mentoring Month across both Canada and the United States, January 29th is ‘Thank Your Mentor Day”.
Mentoring is a gift. The opportunity to spend time with someone who is willing to invest their time and share experiences with you is invaluable. It is very likely that you thank them on a regular basis for their time and wisdom already, but on January 29th it is your opportunity to be proactive in acknowledging your appreciation with a note, a phone call or a text. You may even decide to send a small gift. But, what is most important is that they are aware of your appreciation.
Why thank a mentor???
- Your mentor gives you honest feedback. A good mentor isn’t afraid to tell you the truth. But guess what, you can also learn from their mistakes. Mentors Share their Experience with you….good or bad. Pick your mentor’s brain for advice on how to avoid the many pitfalls and perils that can sabotage a career, personal life or whatever it is you are discussing. As a result of having a mentor you can take advantage of learning key lessons from them. And take comfort in knowing you won’t make the same mistakes they’ve made.
- Your mentor is one of your biggest fans. This person is your champion and cheering section. As your advocate, he or she can serve as a reference, endorse you on LinkedIn, and recommend you for opportunities where you’ll have a chance to shine.
- Your mentor expands your network. The helpful hand extended by a good mentor can expand your personal and professional network in big ways. Your mentor may connect you to new people, prospects, and places.
- Your mentor models winning behaviours and life skills and is also willing to share failures. Listen to and watch your mentor – closely. A good mentor sets an example in words and actions. Learn from your mentor, emulate your mentor.
5. Your mentor encourages you to set and reach your goals. A good mentor is invested in your success. He or she weighs in to help you establish goals — and helps fuel your drive to pursue them.
So, take some time and THANK YOUR MENTOR on January 29th!
CMN is looking for more Mentees AND Mentors. If there is someone in your network that would benefit from a Mentor, or that would be a great Mentor, please direct them to our website https://canadianmentornetwork.ca/ .
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