The True Value of Mentorship!

There's not too many things in life that are immeasurable or unquantifiable, but having a mentor by your side may just very well be one of them! Why? Usually mentors show up in your life when you really need the help. Whether your launching a new business or working on self development, they show up just when you need them and are happy to help and really want you to succeed. It's hard to measure this relationship because the affects are often spread over a period of time and are often intangible. But if embraced - can be life changing!

According to Futurpreneur, here is just a handful of benefits that a mentor provides;

• Helps you discover your own insights, abilities, and solutions as you start and grow your business
• Supports your self-directed learning and helps you come to your own conclusions and decisions
• Listens to your ideas and answers your questions truthfully
• Gives emotional support while also challenging you

What is especially intriguing about this abbreviated list, is how many references it makes to "supporting your" insights, decisions, or ideas. They may know better, but they support your ambitions and help guide you to your innate potential. Imagine the joy they receive when they see you connect to your true authentic self. Imagine the patience they must have, as you navigate your way through the often muddy terrain. Futurpreneur also shared another huge benefit - "A mentor’s value stems from the fact that they’ve “been there and done that,” giving you the opportunity to learn from their mistakes and successes. That very fact alone can save a budding entrepreneur hundreds of hours, thousands of dollars, and millions of headaches!

A U.S. based organization called Score offers many free services to business start ups. Their main focus is on finding a mentor and being a mentor. Their website allows you to customize your search by location, your specific need, and other such variables, so that you get the right help at the right time.

So if your thinking that your fine and don't need any mentoring, well that is great (even though many seasoned professionals have mentors). That aside, even if you have staff that work for you, maybe take a second look at the value of mentoring for them. "A Gallup poll showed that 34% of U.S. workers are engaged and 70% of team engagement is directly related to the quality of the manager or team leader, which means that companies that create more nurturing workplace cultures have a higher success rate than those that do not." This article in Forbes went on to say that millennials actually expect this type of support in the workforce.

If you need help finding resources or mentors for your business, please reach out to Modern Link Professional Services. Our team of professionals have varying degrees of experience and expertise, and are standing by to help. We invite you to book a free discovery call to see if our virtual supports can support and mentor you in your journey to business success.

"The best teachers are those who tell you where to look – but don’t tell you what to see."

Alexandra K Trenfor

Sources: Futurpreneur/Score/Forbes-Gallup