In this episode, Mike Romo discusses his experience with mentoring and how failure relates to it. He shares his journey from mentoring in the fire service to mentoring in the life insurance industry. Mike explains that failure in mentoring can be seen as a lack of chemistry or a failure to follow advice. He also discusses the different perspectives of failure between mentors and mentees. Mike emphasizes the importance of being coachable and constantly learning. He shares his approach to mentoring, which includes building relationships, reading books, and attending meetings. In this conversation, Mike Romo discusses the importance of getting to know the people you mentor and finding common ground with them. He emphasizes the need for mentors to have mentors themselves and the value of reading books. Mike also shares the misconception that mentors should have all the answers and highlights the importance of being willing to fail and learn from those experiences. He advises potential mentors to find a mentor for themselves and to be open to new opportunities and challenges.
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