Mentoring when the stakes are high

12 Sep Mentoring when the stakes are high

Mentoring when the stakes are high

Workplace mentoring is a hot topic right now and for good reason.

When a leader uses effective coaching and mentoring strategies with team members, it can show that you trust them, help them to learn and grow a sense of autonomy.  In fact, studies have shown that a mentoring approach can lead to higher levels of job satisfaction, engagement and loyalty.

Mentoring when the stakes are high

Instead of just giving the answer… a leader can ask a good question to draw the solution out of the team member.  This often times helps them to think more effectively and navigate more challenges on their own in the future.

BUT…

• • What do you do when they’re working with that really important client?

  • What do you do when they’re managing that critical roll out?

  • What do you do when that project absolutely positively has to be done on time?

The question is…

Can you still mentor in higher risk situations?

 In this video I share an effective strategy that I learned from a surprising source!

Where could you apply this approach?

Join in the conversation.

Leave a comment and let us know how you might try this.  We’d love to hear from you!

Keep bringing your awesome.  Your team needs you,

Mitch

PS – If you’ve ever wanted to inject more of a coaching/mentoring approach into your organization, check out our Next Generation Leadership training series by clicking here.