#1 : Thirty-three percent ( 33%)

 33% - Thirty Three Percent 

 

'We make a living by what we get,  but we make a life by what we give "  Said Winston Churchill.

 It was a gloomy day, besides the roaring ocean waves along the beach, there was a large army anxiously waiting to cross the Ocean.  Rama, Lakshman and their Monkey army were distressed, waiting to cross the Ocean to reach Lanka.  All of them came to know that Sita is in Lanka, and they were struggling to find an appropriate person who could cross the same.

Agand, the crown prince, said he is still small, to go, Jambvant was old, others also were expressing the disability to cross the Ocean. Hanuman sat quietly and listened to all this, not sure of his capabilities, whether he could do or not. Then Jambavant the old and wise bear approached him and reminded him about his abilities and capabilities as What he can do. Realizing the same Hanuman got the confidence, and he crossed the Ocean. Awareness is the first step toward transformation.

We all have that inner potential, ability and capability, we just need Mentor like Jambvant who discover, recognize and perceive the true potential of within us.

Coaching and Mentorship have been used interchangeably, but there is a significant difference. Mentoring taps a basic instinct most people share – the desire to pass on their learning, to help other people develop and fulfil their potential.  

Coaching is for some specific goal-oriented tasks, and if the job is finished, the relationship ends.

As a protégé (Mentee ), I was able to witness great mentors in my life, which helped me understand the whole gamut of leadership. They were a sounding board for me an excellent listener.

                In this current era uncertainty, Agility is the key, same applies to our business, but if as a leader, you get anxious every day, it very challenging to operate.  Fear of losing is our main concern.  To handle these situations, Intelligently and effectively,  my Mentor guided me towards  Emotional intelligence, which became such an essential tool for me to handle situations. As an Emotionally intelligent person, I was able to empathize, ready to listen and most importantly, I became conscious, Aware of what I am doing and what others are doing and understanding the WHY.

So what we should do as a Mentor or as protégé. There is Mentor Rule, Law of 33%  You should divide life  into three parts :

o   Spend 33% of your time around people lower / Junior to you  ( in experience, role or function ), where you can mentor them,

o   33% of the time/people you spend with become your peer, they become your friends.

o   But last 33% of what most people/time forget about, these are people who are 10,20 years ahead of you, They will make you uncomfortable, that's what you want, these can be your mentors.

o   People struggle to find how to spend 33% of the time with people who have more wisdom than you.

o   10% of the time you can invest in Events, Contests , Coronations,  meetings like Toastmasters, Rotary Clubs where you learn from others

o   10% of the time you can Spend reading books where you will be with people which you wanted to be, but now they are no more or unreachable. Bust their wisdom stored in their autobiographies/books.

o   Last 13% you can be with people, seniors, 10-20 years ahead of you, where being with them you get their wisdom.

Mentoring is an essential part if we want to excel and fast track our development and growth  You need to have a Mentor and SyncUP with them as often as you can !!!   As said, "when a student is ready teacher emerges, I modified it as a mentee is ready Mentor emerges. " Have you met your Mentor recently? Have You ??