The movie, Accidental Tourist, stars William Hurt as Macon Leary, who writes travel guides for reluctant business travelers. His tips emphasize how to travel with the minimum of disruption to the business person's life.
By contrast there are "accidental" mentoring moments that for the eager learner can provide tips that impact significantly one's life. Recently I requested to meet with a business owner, turned business consultant and educator. Expecting a brief interchange about how I might more effectively engage business owners in coaching services, this "accidental" mentoring moment lasted two hours and had major impact on how I approach my work. His tips for my business development, generously shared in a uniquely creative and compelling way, resulted in a welcome disruption in how I have to date, approached this topic.
The lesson learned here is that any encounter can become an "accidental" mentoring moment, creating a potential breakthrough that significantly impacts business and/or career success.
Friday, November 21, 2008
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