MENTORING

Mentoring is for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of the practices taught here and learn how to apply them with greater precision. It creates the space for discussion, inquiry, and perspective that are not possible in presentations or written work. It allows for the exploration of nuance, the reasoning behind decisions, and the real implications of choice and consequence in specific circumstances.

Live presentations introduce concepts. Books provide structure and reinforcement. Mentoring addresses the space in between. It allows for questions, reflection, and individualized guidance that are not possible in group settings or written materials.

Mentoring is not limited to solving problems. It also expands the way you think about them. It provides insight into strategies that have been tested in difficult settings and refined over time. It clarifies how to evaluate choices, how to separate signal from noise, and how to act with purpose when circumstances are uncertain. These lessons are specific, contextual, and personal. They are not available in group settings, and they cannot be fully expressed on a page.

A typical mentoring relationship involves:

• examining current challenges and decisions through a principled lens

• identifying strengths, limitations, and patterns that influence outcomes

• learning how to implement decisions under pressure

• developing the capacity to think, decide, and act with composure and clarity

Due to the time-intensive nature of the mentor/mentee relationship, opportunities are limited. Mentoring offers focused dialogue and guidance on real decisions and challenges, allowing individuals to learn how these methods apply in their specific context.

If you are ready to explore mentoring, start by completing the Mentoring Questionnaire.