A story about those who shine a light on the gray areas of our lives.

• With coaching comes great responsibility
  • The shepherd & guide
• They are relying on you
  • To show up
  • To be prepared
  • To have it all together & be confident
  • To be decisive
  • To teach
  • Etc.
• Constantly Evaluated
  • In every situation
  • How you speak to your mannerisms
• They take on your actions and words
• You’re either building culture or dismantling it
• Microscope
  • Everything you do matters.  Everything
• Butterfly Effect by Andy Andrews
• We are mentors
• Elders
  • “Their presence is their value” - Laird Hamilton
• Finding your story in other stories
  • “Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is find a story that tells us about our story.” - John Eldredge
• John Eldredge and Morgan Snyder and Wild at Heart Ministries
• Movies
  • Good Will Hunting
    • Sean Mcguire & Will Hunting
  • Forrest Gump
  • Mighty Ducks
    • The story of Gordon Bombay
• What is a Mentor?
  • A guide who shines a light on the gray areas of our lives
  • Uses their experience and wisdom
  • Learn from their success and failures
  • Help to prepare others for the inevitable adversity
  • Someone to talk to and ask questions
  • Show you the ropes
•  Why do we need mentors?
  • Life is hard, and we need a support system
  • We need a teacher to show us the way
  • To show us the things we may not see
  • Network
• How do I identify a mentor?
  • Who do you respect in your space?
  • Who is currently doing it the right way?
  • Who could you see yourself modeling?
  • Who do you enjoy listening to?
  • Who is the expert in your field?
• How to make a mentor a mentor?
  • Approach them in their space
  • Set pride aside
  • Speak less and listen more
  • Open your eyes and watch
  • Go where they are
  • Help them
  • Apprentice mentality
  • Prepare and ask good questions
• Become More!

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