How to Get a Mentor - Tedx Talk from Ellen Ensher
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The speaker discusses the importance of finding mentors, sharing personal experiences and advice on seeking mentorship based on strengths and weaknesses. Emphasizing the need for a network of mentors, the speaker encourages the audience to reflect on potential mentors and connect with them through courage and confidence-building rituals.
Insights
- Acknowledging the tendency to focus on tasks rather than listening during crucial moments, highlighting the necessity of active engagement in personal growth and reflection.
- Emphasizing the significance of establishing a network of mentors by understanding one's strengths and weaknesses, visualizing ideal mentors, and actively seeking connections with courage and confidence.
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Recent questions
How can I improve my networking skills?
By understanding your strengths and weaknesses first.
Why is mentorship important in personal development?
To gain valuable guidance and support.
How can I find a suitable mentor?
By reflecting on admired individuals and reaching out.
What is the significance of building a network of mentors?
To gain diverse perspectives and support.
How can I connect with potential mentors effectively?
By having courage and establishing a personal ritual for confidence.
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Summary
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"Finding mentors: Reflect, connect, grow"
- The speaker acknowledges a habit of not listening during important talks or family time, focusing on tasks instead.
- Encourages the audience to indulge in thinking about their tasks, learning, and challenges for 15 minutes.
- Shares a personal story of being offered mentorship after a job rejection due to appearance.
- Realizes the importance of having a network of mentors and the difficulty in finding one.
- Advises the audience to first understand their strengths and weaknesses before seeking a mentor.
- Suggests reflecting on who to reach out to for mentorship, visualizing admired individuals.
- Stresses the need for a network of mentors and shares a personal experience of learning this lesson.
- Provides a process to connect with potential mentors, emphasizing the importance of courage and a personal ritual for confidence.
