The Law of Modeling

Mindset Monday this week was particularly interesting. In this training, we discussed the Law of Modeling. Chapter 13, in John Maxwell's book The 15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth. The premise of this chapter (and, my top take away) is that we cannot grow by following ourselves.

So that being said, it is of the utmost importance, when selecting a mentor that we keep the following tips in mind.

  1. Choose a mentor: who is not only a good model for who you want to be professionally but also one who models the behaviors that closely mirrors your values. Simply stated, a mentor who is not a good social match, may not be a good fit.
  2. A good mentor is available: Most people would think that the CEO of your organization would be the ideal mentor to model. But, that may not be the ideal person to start with. The best mentor ideally will be two to three levels above you at any given time in terms of production and skillsets. If we were running a working farm (vegetables) the CEO might be thinking about rotating crops on over 2000 acres, dusting the crops to avoid losses due to insect infestation. And, delivering the product to market at its optimum level of ripeness. You on the other hand, may simply be looking for a single ear of corn, for your dinner table tonight. If your levels of proficiency are not relevant to each other, the match is not likely to generate the desired results.
  3. A good mentor provides friendship and support: People want to learn from those that they feel are going to both like and support them. This applies to the mentor you select as well. Find someone who supports your goals and ambitions. But, be careful, I am not saying that they must agree with everything you say. A good mentor is one who is not afraid to cal "BS" when it is appropriate to do so. Connecting with a mentor who offers friendship and support will make the process both more enjoyable. And, productive.

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