EVERYDAY LEADERS: MENTORSHIP

“If you ask most smart or successful people where they learned their craft, they will not talk to you about their time in school. It’s always a mentor, a particularly transformative job, or a period of experimentation or trial and error.” – Ryan Holiday

This year I am focusing on everyday leaders. Not those who hold a formal position of authority, but those of us who, through our behaviors, have the ability to influence and inspire those around us just by being us. This is the sixth installment of articles that focus on one specific behavior that can make a huge difference in our ability to impact the lives of others.

This month I want to talk about mentorship. What does mentorship have to do with being an everyday leader? Everyday leaders share their knowledge and experience with others. Their support makes a difference to those who associate with them. So, what does mentorship look like in everyday leadership?

Experience:

When you share your knowledge and experience with others, you become a mentor. Mentorship is a great example of everyday leadership. Investing in the growth of others is one of the foundational responsibilities of leadership. When you mentor others, you help them grow.

Support:

Everyone need to know that someone is standing by him or her. Mentors provide support and encouragement to others. When you support others, you gain the ability to inspire and influence others, which makes you an everyday leader.

Example:

You mentor others through the example that they see you set. Whether than not you realize it, someone is always watching. When you set a positive example for others to follow, you become an everyday leader.

Everyday leaders are happy to share their knowledge and experience to benefit others. They offer the encouragement and support that earns them the trust and respect of others. They keep in mind that someone is always watching and set a positive example that is worth following. Through the value they place on helping others grow, everyday leaders make an impact on the lives of those around them.

How can you start being a mentor today?

 

© 2018 Liz Stincelli

 

I am passionate about recognizing and inspiring the leader in each of us. I am the Founder of Stincelli Advisors where I focus on helping organizations change attitudes, change communication dynamics, improve collaboration and problem-solving, engage employees, and strengthen organizational culture. I am the author of “Overcoming Barriers in Your Leadership”. I am a Certified Trainer with StephenK Leadership. I hold a Doctor of Management degree with an emphasis on organizational leadership.

Learn more about me by visiting my website, stincelliadvisors.com and connect with me on Twitter @infinitestin, Google+, and LinkedIn. You can contact me by email at stincelliadvisors@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVERYDAY LEADERS: INTEGRITY

“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” – Bob Marley

This year I am focusing on everyday leaders. Not those who hold a formal position of authority, but those of us who, through our behaviors, have the ability to influence and inspire those around us just by being us. This is the fifth installment of articles that focus on one specific behavior that can make a huge difference in our ability to impact the lives of others.

This month I want to talk about integrity. What does integrity have to do with being an everyday leader? Everyday leaders serve as an example to others. Their attitude and approach to life are contagious. So, what does integrity look like in everyday leadership?

Be authentic:

When you have integrity, others see authenticity in your words and actions. You become an everyday leader when those around you know and trust you. Your integrity allows you to have a positive influence on your colleagues.

Show you care:

When you have integrity, you truly care about others. Everyday leaders are not only interested in the lives of those around them, they care about them. They invest of themselves in the personal and professional growth and development of others and always offer a shoulder to lean on.

Set the example:

Your integrity sets a good example for others to follow. There are poor examples of behavior and leadership everywhere we turn. Everyday leaders break the mold of poor, selfish, and inauthentic behavior and set an example of integrity and trust.

Everyday leaders are authentic in their words and actions. They truly care about others and invest in their growth and development. They set an exceptional example for others to follow. Through the value they place on integrity, everyday leaders make an impact on the lives of those around them.

 

How can you start being an example of integrity today?

 

 

© 2018 Liz Stincelli

 

I am passionate about recognizing and inspiring the leader in each of us. I am the Founder of Stincelli Advisors where I focus on helping organizations change attitudes, change communication dynamics, improve collaboration and problem-solving, engage employees, and strengthen organizational culture. I am the author of “Overcoming Barriers in Your Leadership”. I am a Certified Trainer with StephenK Leadership. I hold a Doctor of Management degree with an emphasis on organizational leadership.

Learn more about me by visiting my website, stincelliadvisors.com and connect with me on Twitter @infinitestin, Google+, and LinkedIn. You can contact me by email at stincelliadvisors@gmail.com.

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