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Master
Everyone wants to be the best in their field whether it’s the greatest editor, athlete, or entrepreneur so just ask. Who are the most iconic figures in that area? This can be a Jedi master, someone who’s accumulated wisdom through years of experience and who can provide insight into the industry and fine-tune skills. Turn to this person when advice is needed about launching a new initiative or brainstorming where to work next. Also, know your worth.
Champion
This is someone who will talk you up to others, and it’s important to have one of these in your current workplace. We are people who are advocates and who have your back. But they’re more than just boosters — often, they can be connectors too, introducing you to use people in your industry.
Copilot
The copilot is the colleague who can talk you through projects, advise you in navigating the personalities at your company, and listen to you vent over coffee. This kind of mentoring relationship is best when it’s close to equally reciprocal. Peers are committed to supporting each other, collaborating, and holding each other accountable. And when you have a copilot, both the quality of work and engagement levels improve.
Anchor
This person doesn’t have to work in the industry. It could be a friend or family member. An anchor is a sounding board. We’re going to hit speed bumps and go through uncertainty in life, So to do well we need someone who can give us a psychological lift and help us see light through the cracks during challenging times. Because the anchor is keeping the best interests in mind, they can be particularly insightful when it comes to setting priorities, achieving work-life balance, and not losing sight of values.
Mentor
Please, try to learn from the people I am mentoring, even though they may have fewer years in the workplace. Talking to my mentees allows me to collect feedback on my leadership style, engage with the younger generation, and keep my perspectives fresh and relevant.
I have a few suggestions for Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, and Jeff Shell, too... The hits just keep on coming, with TV chaos.
This is my advice… Always tell the truth, be a good human being and know the difference between News and views.