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“You’re not living vicariously. You’re not trying to turn your mentee into a second chance for you. You want to make sure you understand and listen, with empathy: What is your mentee trying to accomplish?” –Scott Jeffrey Miller
Intro
I am so excited to have Scott Jeffrey Miller on the show to talk about his new book, The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship: 13 Roles to Making a True Impact. I love Scott’s take on mentorship and found our discussion fascinating.
Whether you are a mentor, want to be one, want to find one, or have been one, Scott has a lot of wisdom to share on the subject. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
Highlights:
- 3:05 Why Scott wrote a mentorship book now
- 4:55 The 13 roles
- 6:30 Coach vs mentorship
- 7:30 Defining mentorship separate from leadership
- 9:00 The mentor/mentee relationship
- 11:10 Vulnerability as a mentor (and therapist)
- 14:30 Validating your mentee
- 16:00 Scott’s most important mentor
- 20:10 Parenting and mentorship
- 26:15 What successful people have in common
- 30:50 Tuning out unsolicited advice
- 33:35 Scott’s most challenging boundary struggle
Connect with Scott Jeffrey Miller:
Scott Jeffrey Miller is a highly sought-after speaker, author, and podcast host. He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and currently serves as FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership. Prior to his advisor role, Scott was a twenty-five-year FranklinCovey associate, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. He hosts On Leadership With Scott Miller, the world’s largest weekly leadership podcast.
Website: https://scottjeffreymiller.com
Book: https://greatmentorship.com
Podcast: https://www.scottjeffreymiller.com/on-leadership/
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