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Mar 01 2017 Mentoring = Value |
In credit, we are all about value. The value monetarily
of money, interest, sales goals etc. and socially with networking,
relationships, parenting etc. But have
you ever thought about seeking a mentor - or being a mentor? Both sides of the
mentor coin offer value. Let's start with "mentor" and what that means. Here is what
Dictonary.com says noun
1. a wise and
trusted counselor or teacher.
2. an influential
senior sponsor or supporter.
verb (used without
object)
3. to act as a
mentor: WOW - that was helpful, wasn't it? I did find a note in Wikipedia about
mentoring l liked - it said:
"Mentoring" is a process that always involves
communication and is relationship-based, but its precise definition is elusive,
with more than 50 definitions currently in use. After reading these, we thought - isn't this what we are at
the core of ICEL? A league of members with emphasis stressed on the value of
credit education. The key here is that we all have a value, every one of our
members. We should share our value with one another; isn't that one of the reasons
we are part of this association/league? Both sides, the mentor and the mentee
benefit from the relationship. Some careers even require it, for instance when
you become a Doctor, plumber or teacher.
While working in credit does not require mentoring, it is extremely
beneficial. Our "younger" credit
professionals can keep the "older" ones up on current trends, changing the language
and new technology. The "older" can provide
insight on the "school of hard knocks," negotiations, etc. When you sign up to be an ICEL mentor, we're tapping into and
counting on your skills - all of them - to help one or multiple ICEL members, new and
old. Know your away around an Excel spreadsheet? Knowledgeable about letters
of credit or International sales? Maybe you are a credit matrix guru or know
your way around a financial statement. WE WANT YOU! More importantly, your
members NEED you!
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