Greetings, Mentors.
Thank you for being a mentor!
It is great to see that you are giving yourselves away for the good of others.
You position yourself for reward whenever you invest your time, talent, experiences, insights, and gifts for the good of others.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you is the golden rule for lasting relationships.
"I am just checking to see how you are doing. That's my only purpose for calling." IBM Leader
Our short conversation infuses me with encouragement that I can share with others today.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou
Everyone remembers the people who mentored them on their life and career journey. It could be a sports coach, a colleague at work, a friend, or a relative.
We are incredibly thankful to you as a mentor.
You can anticipate and expect a reward on your investment in ways that may not appear immediately, but the return is sure to come.
"We reap what we sow—more than we sow. Later than we sow." is called the Law of the Harvest.
Think about the people who came into your life at just the right time. They believe in you and envision your impact on others as you go.
Mentees are grateful for their mentors. Not only are you shaping new leaders, but you are also giving of yourself in kindness to someone new to the family.
Mentorship is occurring across our company.
We are learning new insights from those whose experience enlightens us and prepares us for business and life success.
What are the Proteges saying?
"Maggie and I have been connecting weekly, and I have made a lot of progress toward the goals we detailed in the beginning. She is a very trusted mentor to me! I look forward to continuing my relationship with her throughout my career." - IBM Leader.
"This has been a great relationship all the way around. I have learned much about our business, goals, and the general challenges of being a seller. Betty has been wonderful." - IBM Leader.
Good mentors are "difference makers." That's why our best is yet to be!
Here are some of the characteristics we see in "good" Mentors.
• "A good mentor is a worthy example."
• "A good mentor is available."
• "A good mentor has proven experience."
• "A good mentor possesses wisdom."
• "A good mentor provides friendship and support."
John C. Maxwell, The 15 INVALUABLE LAWS OF GROWTH.
Our growth plan is coming to pass this year and beyond!
Here are three benefits and a reward.
1. Expanded influence.
2. Extended reach.
3. Enjoyment for the journey ahead.
Someone once said, "Give away your life; you'll find life given back, but not merely given back - given back with bonus and blessing. Giving, not getting, is the way. Generosity begets generosity."
Thank you for everything you do as a mentor.
You are an encouragement and inspiration to those you mentor. Your "good works" could have occurred years ago, this week, or will happen in the future.
Start expecting and anticipating the outcome of your service to others.
Your reward will appear at just the right time!
We appreciate you!
Victory!
