What is a boss? A person that tells you what to do and does nothing to grow your capabilities. They are not interested in your well-being or your family. The boss only cares for themselves.



What is a mentor? A person that tells you what to do and inspires you. They coach you to greater heights through opportunities to learn. A mentor holds you accountable for growth in all areas of your life. A mentor takes a vested interest in you, your career, and your family. They genuinely care and want what is best for you!

Here are 10 things you can do that will inspire your boss to become your mentor:

1. Chase and approach your leader with new and improved ideas. Do not have them chase you. This will frustrate them.
2. Be respectful of their time by being clear and concise.
3. Read the same trade journals, magazines, newspapers, and books that they are currently reading. This will help you understand how they are thinking. 
4. Ask for feedback. Feedback is the breakfast of champions. 
5. Some questions to ask: Am I a drainer or energizer? How am I doing? What else can I do that I am not currently doing for you? What frustrates you about me?
6. As sensitive issues arise, make sure you do a great job communicating with them. Don't let your leader be blindsided.
7. Know their hot buttons and cold buttons. Know “THE LOOK." Understand and interpret their body language. 
8. Understand what responsibilities about their job keeps them awake at night and discern how you can minimize them.
9. Make sure you are adding energy and value to their day-to-day grind. Be an energizer, not a drainer!
10. Ask for permission for your solution to a problem to be implemented. Other times, ask for forgiveness after your solution gets results (be careful!)
11. BOTTOM LINE ------- GET RESULTS and document them!

Do these ten things on a consistent basis and you will gain a mentor. You will be adding value to your company, getting results, and your probability of making more money increases.

Love to hear your success stories on how you have turned your boss into a mentor!

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