This is the final of three posts discussing “The Mentor Leader – Secrets To Building People And Teams That Win Consistently” by Tony Dungy. I will admit, I have been a fan of Coach Dungy since long before his first book “Quiet Strength” was published. I have been so impressed not by what Coach Dungy has done but by who he is, and more importantly how he has impacted so many lives around him.
His third book, The Mentor Leader, unlocks the concept of leadership much more than Quiet Strength or his second book, Uncommon, had done previously. Make no mistake, they are all worth the read, but The Mentor Leader brings it all home.
The subtitle, secrets to building people and teams that win consistently. says it all. Mentor Leadership is about building people and when you do that, success is sure to follow.
I will break the book’s nine chapters into three posts. The first will discuss the Mandate, Mind-set and Maturity of a mentor leader. The second will cover the Marks, Moments and Model of a mentor leader and the final will address the Means, Methods and Measure or a mentor leader.
THE MEANS OF A MENTOR LEADER: MAXIMIZING TEAM PERFORMANCE
“The secret is to work less as individuals and more as a team. As a coach, I play not my eleven best, but my best eleven.” – Knute Rockne
- Mentor Leaders create a culture.
- Mentor Leaders understand that diversity enhances excellence.
- Mentor Leaders promote togetherness. This keeps the team moving forward.
- Mentor Leaders lead volunteers for extraordinary achievement.
When mentoring, it is important to focus on strengths. None of us are capable, or required to “do it all.” Build your team by building the best of what each individual has to offer.
THE METHODS OF A MENTOR LEADER: THE SEVEN E’S OF ENHANCING POTENTIAL
“Blessed is the leader who seeks the best for those he serves.”
- Mentor Leaders promote Engagement.
- Mentor Leaders encourage further Education.
- Mentor Leaders emphasize the need for Equipping.
- Mentor Leaders Encourage no matter what the circumstances.
- Mentor Leaders seek to Empower others.
- Mentor Leaders Energize their tribe.
- Mentor Leaders Elevate others to a higher level.
The best way to enhance potential is to build the individual. How many of these E’s are you providing in the lives of the people around you?
THE MEASURE OF A MENTOR LEADER: BUILDING OTHER LIVES OF IMPACT
“Start right where you are, with the people right around you, doing something as simple as engaging with them and talking.”
- Mentor Leaders recognize it about the journey, not the destination. They add value every moment.
- Mentor Leaders share the journey with the entire team.
- Mentor Leaders finish strong and live a life of significance.
Whether we recognize it or not, we would all like to leave a legacy of significance. There is no better way to do this that to help others build theirs.
Coach Dungy has done a clear and concise job of explaining how important it is to both be a mentor and be mentored. Everyone has a skill set and there is no greater gift that to believe in another person and help them achieve what they want in life.
Make a difference today and share what you know with someone and help them become more than they thought possible.
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