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Make a Difference Through Mentoring. Presented By Susan Darring CPP. “A journey of two days takes two thousand years without a mentor”- Rumi
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Make a Difference Through Mentoring Presented By Susan Darring CPP
“A journey of two days takes two thousand years without a mentor”- Rumi “Being there for another person speaks volumes , more than words or any other action could possibly convey”-The Elements of Mentoring by Johnson and Ridley
What you are going to learn today is: • Why is Mentoring Important? • How do you find a mentor? • How do you become a mentor? • How is successful mentoring accomplished? • What is the End Result?
Why is Mentoring Important? “When we believe our own thoughts and opinions about ourselves, we all need a reliable reality check.” Why it is important for the mentor: • It is a gift you can give that costs only your time • It allows you to share knowledge and wisdom with someone eager to learn • You will learn as much as you have taught • The rewards are intangible but incredibly satisfying
Why is Mentoring Important?(cont) Why it is important for the Payroll profession: • Payroll is a unique industry which requires multiple skill sets, a lot of heart and commitment, special attention to confidentiality and a fiduciary responsibility • We can pass along and define high standards, good work ethics and resource development • It creates resources that might not otherwise exist • It creates positive, enduring relationships and partnerships • It is a win - win situation!
How do you find a mentor? What you should look for in a mentor: • Someone who has matching skills • Someone you feel comfortable enough to tell the truth and be confident they will be honest with you (mutual trust) • Good chemistry • Someone whose judgement you respect • Someone who is Willing & Able • Someone who is willing to learn from you as well
How to be a Mentor Qualities/Skills you need to be Successful • Honesty • Courage • Trust • Tact • Sensitivity • Loyalty • Commitment to the relationship • Respect • Desire to mentor and commitment to that person • Good listening skills • Good communication skills • The ability to dedicate the time needed to the relationship to make it successful
How to be a Mentor (Cont) How do you prepare? • Look at your motives – why do you want to do this • Ensure your own skills are up to standards • Are you able to motivate and stimulate others • Do you feel secure and fulfilled • Organize your thoughts and your strategy – organization is key
How to be a Mentor (Cont) Qualities your Protégé should have • Intelligence • Ambition • Desire to learn and absorb all you teach • Trust • Loyalty • Commitment to the relationship • Respect • Ability to execute new skill sets learned
How is Successful mentoring accomplished? • Set up regular meetings • Set goals – set reasonable timelines to accomplish those goals • Review progress made toward attaining those goals in regular meetings • If any particular goal is stalled brainstorm with your protégé – revise goal if necessary
How is Successful mentoring accomplished? (cont) How you know you have a successful mentoring Relationship? • You have 100% confidence in each other • There is a mutual sponsorship • There is sincere enthusiasm to help each other • Mutual transparency • Positive Reinforcement • Open Constructive Feedback
What is the End Result? For the Mentor • Your protégé has achieved the desired goal (s) that were set • You have learned (& received) as much as you taught (& given) • A great professional and / or personal relationship has been made • The satisfaction that you have helped another person achieve a goal by sharing your knowledge
What is the End Result? For the Protege • A new level of knowledge has been attained by all • A goal of yours has been achieved • It’s now up to you how to use that knowledge • A great professional and / or personal relationship has been made • You can take the experience of being mentored and use it to be a mentor to someone else
The Joy of Mentoring I won’t be remembered for being rich. I won’t be remembered for being powerful. I won’t be remembered for being ambitious. I will be remembered for contributing to the success of those I mentored and I will quietly and joyfully know I made a difference. Susan Darring
Recommended Reading • Encouragement Changes Everything- John C Maxwell • The Little Book of Coaching- Ken Blanchard and Don Shula • Mentoring 101- John C Maxwell • Equipping 101- John C Maxwell • The Joy of Working- Denis Waitley • The Power of One- John C Maxwell • The Elements of Mentoring- Johnson and Ridley • The Mentees Guide- Lois Zachary with Lory Fischer
Make a Difference Through Mentoring • Thank you for your attendance • If you have further questions, feel free to contact me at: • Office Phone 773-262-0270 • Mobile Phone 773-209-3964 • sue.darring@xerox.com