Even though you’re a leader, you’re also a follower. And an important part of being a good follower is to show support for those who lead you well.
While there may not be a direct reporting relationship, the people who mentor and sponsor you are worth their weight in gold. Even though most never ask anything in return, it’s important to make it a two-way street.
Can you find a way to support them today?
Toni, who I have been mentoring, is a great example. Not only does she give me feedback as a Millenial on new content I’m developing, she has also introduced me to a new client who was looking for an executive coach with C-level experience. This led to a series of business engagements, and made the mentoring relationship truly a win-win.
Guess whose calls I will always answer?
List out your mentors and sponsors. Choose one. Identify one thing you can do for him or her today. Then, do it.
What action did you take to support your mentor or sponsor?
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May is an executive coach, speaker, advisor, and author of the #1 international bestseller VISIBLE: How to Advance Your Career Without Playing Politics, Selling Your Soul, or Working Yourself into the Ground. She’s a seasoned business executive with a passion for helping leaders be the best they can be.
As an executive coach and mentor, May brings 24 years of front-line corporate experience and expertise, most recently as COO of Morgan Stanley Europe, to help professionals overcome (often hidden) obstacles, advance to the next level in their careers and reach their full potential.
