Stop Asking for Mentors! Sort of... Episode 011

In this episode of the Career Success Secrets show, Mike Tomasello shares his journey from a challenging start in his career to becoming successful through the power of mentorship. Mike teaches you how to get mentors that actually stick around even at the Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 executive level. He emphasizes the importance of building meaningful relationships, seeking advice rather than formal mentorship, and maintaining connections with advisors. The discussion covers practical strategies, language, and technique for networking, and the value of having multiple mentors. Ultimately, Tomasello encourages listeners to be proactive in their career development by asking for advice and fostering genuine relationships.

Takeaways

• Mentorship can work for anyone, regardless of background.
• The right mentor can accelerate your professional growth.
• Asking someone to mentor you is like asking someone to marry you on the first date.
• Building relationships is key to finding mentors.
• Seek advice rather than directly asking for mentorship.
• Express gratitude to your advisors to strengthen relationships.
• Implement advice quickly and follow-up to build trust.
• You can't rely on just one mentor.
• Continuous improvement is essential for career success.
• The label of 'mentor' can create pressure; focus on relationships instead.
• The right mentors will emerge from genuine interactions.

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Mike Tomasello is a Job Search coach, speaker, & trainer who helps ambitious employees get fast-tracked to the Executive Suite. Manager to Director, Director to VP, & VP to C-Level. Whether you work for a start-up or a Fortune 100, I've coached executives up to the Fortune 100 level.

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