I was
blessed to have a very successful career in the field of education. I utilized every piece of applicable
information I received from mentors, books, and audio tapes (yes they were
cassette tapes back then). I attribute
this hunger and respect for my continuing need for education in a variety of forms, no
matter what academic degree I achieved, to my growth and development as a
leader in my specific area of expertise.
However, when
I became an entrepreneur, outside the world of academia, I quickly learned that
what I didn’t know I didn’t know
about starting and running a business, could easily railroad my ability to create a successful
business in providing what I did know. Therefore it was critical for me to find a way to continue my need for a
different type of educational experience. My research and subsequent studies lead me to three specific areas of experiential learning: Advisors who provide wisdom based on experience, Mentors who offer knowledge in a variety of forms, and Coaches who encourage and challenge. I'm looking forward to exploring each with you in upcoming posts.
Next Blog: Advisors on Your Team; The who, what, when, where, and why.
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