It’s easy to mix the idea of mentoring and coaching, thinking it’s just passing on wisdom and helping the less experienced problem-solve everyday life.  Coaching usually has positive intent, and is often more one-way.  That may be part of it, but with mentoring that’s not where the magic happens.

Who positively shaped you into the person you are today?  What set them apart from all the instructors or coaches you’ve met?  They did more listening than talking, asking questions to make you think, right?  That’s because they were learning about you, so you could learn the art of leading yourself and others. Our mentors go beyond showing how to “carry the torch” of leadership. They also come alongside to make more torches – through you!