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Summary
When seeking out a mentor, there are both correct and incorrect ways to go about it. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, mentor extraordinaire Dondi Scumaci shares some fantastic (what else?) mentoring for us. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- The benefits of seeking out a mentor.
- The proper way to approach a potential mentor by knowing…how not to approach.
- Several key actions to take as you begin to build the relationship with your future mentor.
Interview with Dondi Scumaci
You’ll discover:
- Why mentoring is vital to individuals, leaders, and organizations.
- The difference between coaching and mentoring.
- The qualities of a good protege.
- Why the best mentoring is fueled by the initiative and goals of the protege.
- The story of one company’s new employee who discovered the secret to seizing future opportunities.
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Interview Links
- DondiScumaci.com
- Mentoring in-a-box
- Career Moves by Dondi Scumaci
- Ready, Set… Grow! By Dondi Scumaci
- Designed for Success by Dondi Scumaci
- Follow Dondi on Twitter
- Connect with Dondi on Facebook
- Connect with Dondi on LinkedIn
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.