While Americans and Canadians generally believe that having a mentor is important, less than half of the US population (46%) claims to have one.
In HRchat episode 213, we talk about why entrepreneurs and business owners should look towards finding a mentor for guidance through this time of grave uncertainty and distress.
My guests are one of the original “sharks” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, the creator of the infomercial, and pioneer of the As Seen on TV industry, Kevin Harrington, and his mentee, serial entrepreneur Mark Timm.
Kevin and Mark co-wrote the new book Mentor to Millions: Secrets of a Success in Business and Beyond.
“The importance of having a mentor is simple — you are learning a great deal of knowledge (and life experiences) from someone who has already walked the walk, someone who knows a great deal about what you want to learn,” says Harrington.
Listen to HRchat episode 213 and discover:
- Why should leaders become mentors?
- What are the characteristics Kevin looks for when identifying a potential ‘shark’ of the future?
- What are some ways people can find their perfect mentor?
- The 3 Step Formula To Get The Most Out Of Your Mentor and be the best Mentee
About Kevin Harrington
As an original “shark” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, the creator of the infomercial, pioneer of the As Seen on TV industry, and co-founding board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO), founded in 1987, Kevin Harrington has pushed past all the questions and excuses to repeatedly enjoy 100X success. His legendary work behind the scenes of business ventures has produced more than $5 billion in global sales, the launch of more than 500 products, and the making of dozens of millionaires. He has worked with amazing celebrities turned entrepreneurs including Billie Mays, Tony Little, Jack LaLanne, Kim Kardashian, Kathy Hilton, 50 Cent, and George Foreman to name a few. Kevin’s been called the Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneur and the Entrepreneur Answer Man, because he knows the challenges unique to start-ups and has a special passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed. Kevin is an investor who advises dozens of companies, both public and private, and is a world-renowned and sought-after speaker. He teaches entrepreneurship on a daily basis.
About Mark Timm
Mark Timm has been a serial entrepreneur and exponential-thinking practitioner for almost three decades. He has started more than a dozen companies, several of which have multiplied and been sold. He has spoken professionally for more than 25 years, giving thousands of speeches to over a millions of people around the globe. Mark’s greatest value comes from being a master collaborator who brings people together to accomplish far more than anyone imagined. His strategic vision enables him to see future possibilities and strategically position assets and systems to take full advantage of what’s next. Today, Mark believes his most important role is CEO of the most valuable business in the world: his family of six young adults with his wife, Ann. His own experience of dealing with entrepreneurial challenges fueled his passion for helping people balance the demands of family life and business.
Get your copy of “Mentor to Millions” and the special bonuses here
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