A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring
We also enjoyed each other. It’s true that some successful organizations can exist without members liking each other, but the comfort level on the Celtics made it easier for us to accept each other’s strengths and liabilities so that playing together was more like an adventure than a chore. To me, the most important part of winning is joy. You can
... See moreDavid Falkner • Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner
Being a really good listener is one of the most key things. When I sit around listening to the Elders talk in meetings, I realize they’ve become Elders because they spent their lifetimes listening and absorbing and then only speaking by choosing their words carefully. Another key thing is loving people—a genuine love of everybody, and looking for t
... See moreDavid M. Rubenstein • How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers
As you pick people to mentor, focus on people who will not only make the most of what you give and help you. Pick people who will pass it on. Mentoring is meant to be shared.
John C. Maxwell • The Complete 101 Collection: What Every Leader Needs to Know
But if we are to produce more people capable of dealing effectively with power gaps, we must systematically increase the amount of competent mentoring that goes on.