The Importance Of Mentorship: A Financial Times Guide With Ruth Gotian

Why You Must Have A Mentor. Welcome to a groundbreaking interview with Dr. Ruth Gotian, author of 'Financial Times Guide To Mentorship,' where she delivers powerful insights into the dynamic world of mentorship, coaching, and consulting. This extensive discussion delves deep into what it takes to be a successful mentor and how mentorship differs fundamentally from coaching and consulting. The Importance Of Mentorship: A Financial Times Guide With Ruth Gotian

🔍 *Key Highlights of Our Discussion:*
00:31 Introdction to Ruth Gotian
02:10 Difference between Coaching and mentorship
05:50 What are the core challenges why mentorship is not successful
07:40 Why your line manager or boss is not a great mentor
09:37 How popular is reverese mentoring? , does the reverese mentoring work?
13:28 How to deal with generation gap in mentoring
15:40 Dealing with experience gap
17:20 How to set objectives for your mentor mentee relationship
19:16 How to deal with imposter syndrome
22:50 Why mentorship relations dont last longer
24:10 How to align the core values in the mentorship
25:50 Types of knowers in basic adult developement
27:00 What happens when a mentee doesnt follow the mentor's advise
29:30 How to create the mentorship culture in the companies
31:09 What can we learn from olympic winners and nobel laureates
34:17 top three skills that schools are not teaching

Summary

🚀 Having your boss as your mentor can be risky, despite initial appeal.
🚀 Impostor syndrome is common among people (70% worldwide).
🚀 Mentoring teams are advised for robust support.
🚀 Reverse mentoring (junior mentoring senior) is gaining popularity.
🚀 Education and structured programs are crucial for effective mentorship.
🚀 Generation gap can be bridged through mutual learning and understanding.
What does it mean to be a mentor?
The Difference Between A Mentor And A Teacher
How to be a Great Mentor
How Great Mentor Relationships Are Formed
What I Got Wrong About Mentorship
One Easy Way To Find A Mentor
What Mentorship Really Means
Simon Sinek
Effective Mentorship: How to Prepare for the First Meeting and Ask the Right Questions

🔄 Perspective and Mentorship:
Discusses "perspective blindness" when mentors and mentees have significant age gaps.
Emphasizes openness to learning and seeking guidance from diverse perspectives.
Mentors should facilitate mentees in finding their own answers rather than providing them outright.

🏢 Corporate Mentorship Programs:
Companies often have mentorship programs but lack clarity on mentor-mentee matches.
Matching based on shared goals and objectives can enhance mentorship effectiveness.
Acknowledges the randomness in initial pairings and the importance of exit routes for mismatches.

🌟 Imposter Syndrome and Mentorship:
Imposter syndrome is prevalent and affects both mentors and mentees.
Challenges the notion of imposter syndrome as a sign of incompetence, viewing it instead as a marker of success.
Encourages collaboration and seeking diverse perspectives to overcome imposter syndrome.

💼 Mentorship Relationship Dynamics:
Success in mentorship isn't solely determined by the longevity of a mentor-mentee relationship.
Advocates for aligning values between mentors and mentees for fruitful relationships.
Identifies different learning styles (social, instrumental, and transformative) and their impact on mentorship dynamics.

🤝 Handling Differing Advice in Mentorship:
Mentees should respectfully consider and provide rationale for accepting or rejecting advice.
Open communication and thoughtful consideration of feedback foster a healthy mentor-mentee relationship.
Personal anecdote: Demonstrates how respectful disagreement and thoughtful reflection can strengthen mentorship bonds.

💡 Openness to different perspectives fuels creativity and innovation.
🤝 Mentorship should be ingrained in company culture and openly discussed.
🎓 Mentors play a crucial role in the success of Nobel Prize winners, athletes, and CEOs.
📚 Passion drives prolific writing; choose topics that deeply interest you.
💼 Financial literacy, negotiation, and learning from diverse perspectives are vital skills often overlooked in education.
🚀 *Why Watch This Interview?*
Whether you're a budding professional, a seasoned leader, or someone passionate about personal and professional development, this interview provides critical insights into the power of effective mentorship. Dr. Gotian’s expertise will inspire you to harness the full potential of mentorship in your personal and professional life.
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