It is well-documented that those who are mentored outperform and out-earn those who are not. They get promoted more often and report lower burnout rates.However, having just one mentor is limiting. Having a team of mentors puts you in the driver’s seat.
Source: Forbes, July 6, 2020 Link. Tell people what your goal and plan is. Mentors will emerge with guidance and connections to their network. Build on that. Ask for introductions.
INSIGHT: I have often heard, “wisdom comes with age,” but I have found, “sometimes age comes alone.” Your mentor team should cover a spectrum of age groups.