The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

At the opposite end of the personality spectrum from phlegmatics are cholerics.

Time alone allows people to sort through their experience, put it into perspective, and plan for the future.

Be purposeful. Spend two hours in preparation for every hour of interaction.

Here’s what I asked. Here’s what you shared. Here’s what I did. Now can I ask more questions?

Every person who can help you is not necessarily the right person to help you. You must pick and choose. And so must they. Your goal should be to find a fit that is mutually beneficial for both mentor and mentee.

E&E factor: energy and excellence.

5. Do You Know What to Do So You Can Do What You Want to Do?

Leaders are so action oriented and have so many responsibilities that they are often guilty of moving all the time and neglecting to stop and take time to think.

My responsibility to the people I mentor is to add value. My goal is always to help them to become more than they are, not to try to make them something they’re not. These are the areas I focus on: • Strengths • Temperament • Track record • Passion • Choices • Advice • Support, Resources/People • Game plan • Feedback • Encouragement