Mentorship is a two-way street and both parties find growth and value in the relationships that form. Wendy Hauser, DVM, and Heather Kvito-White, DVM, DACVIM, share highlights from their mentorship journey.
The mentee gains invaluable insight, and the mentor gets joy from helping another person succeed.”
Source: Today’s Veterinary Business, June 2021. Link.
INSIGHTS: Note how the mentorship process establishes mutual benefits.
Also see: Why You Need Multiple Mentors, Harvard Business Review, June 22, 2021. Link.
When it comes to having a mentor, there is no “one and only.” You can gain a more valuable outlook by triangulating advice from multiple mentors.”
INSIGHTS: Whether you choose a formal relationship or seek out multiple mentors, the call to action herein is to Just DO It!
To get started, try these phrases as the ASK.
- “I would like your perspective on . . . “
- “I need to discuss a challenge I’m facing . . . how about lunch this week?”
- “I’m impressed by how you handled (a situation). Will you help me learn?”
- “(name) shared you do some mentoring. I would like to meet to discuss your approach.”
- “Thank you for your concern. I’m sure there’s a better way to manage (situation). When could you meet with me to share your experience(s)?”