The Connected Leadership Podcast

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  • Speaker and author on professional relationships, Andy Lopata, explores great connections with experts and high achievers worldwide.
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Episodes
  • How to Find Mentors in Unexpected Places with Deborah Heiser

    How to Find Mentors in Unexpected Places with Deborah Heiser
    Oct 28 2024
    This episode of Connected Leadership Bytes examines the concept of lateral mentoring, a powerful yet often overlooked form of support. Deborah Heiser, PhD, founder of The Mentor Project, introduces the idea that mentoring doesn't always have to be hierarchical. It can be a dynamic exchange of knowledge and experience between peers, even those in different departments or industries. Deborah emphasises the importance of embracing vulnerability and asking for help, even from unexpected sources. She shares real-life examples of how individuals have leveraged lateral mentoring to achieve breakthroughs and launch their careers. Andy and Deborah highlight the benefits of both formal and informal mentoring relationships and how they can complement each other. She also sheds light on the critical role of reverse mentoring, where younger generations mentor older individuals on emerging trends and technologies. Deborah underscores the need for organisations to embrace cross-company and cross-sector mentoring, fostering collaboration and knowledge. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to actively seek out mentoring opportunities and recognise that everyone, regardless of their position, can benefit from both giving and receiving mentorship. Key takeaways from the episode: · Lateral mentoring is a powerful form of support that can come from peers, even those in different departments or industries. · Embrace vulnerability and ask for help from unexpected sources. Every connection is useful. · Formalise lateral mentoring relationships to make them more effective and focused. · Don't underestimate the value of reverse mentoring, where younger generations mentor older individuals on emerging trends. · Embrace cross-company and cross-sector mentoring to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. · Recognise theimportance of both giving and receiving mentorship. Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Deborah Heiser: Website |LinkedIn |X/Twitter Listen to the full episode of this podcast The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring
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    24 mins
  • National Mentoring Day: Ignite the Spark Within with Chelsey Baker

    National Mentoring Day: Ignite the Spark Within with Chelsey Baker
    Oct 21 2024
    In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits his interview featuring Chelsey Baker, founder of National Mentoring Day. Andy and Chelsey discuss the importance of mentoring and the difference between mentoring and coaching, pointing out that mentoring is about providing answers and sharing expertise, while coaching focuses on specific skills and goals. They explore the benefits of mentoring across all levels, from startups and young entrepreneurs to C-suite executives and students. Chelsey highlights the essential role mentoring plays in fostering confidence, connectedness, and a sense of belonging, especially during times of uncertainty. Andy and Chelsey consider the dynamics of mentor-mentee relationships, discussing the various forms mentoring can take – formal, informal, one-on-one, peer-to-peer, and reverse mentoring. Chelsey stresses the importance of finding the right mentor who can provide both guidance and support. The conversation then shifts to National Mentoring Day, its origins, and how it has grown into a global movement. Chelsey shares her journey, showing how the lack of mentorship resources she initially encountered, inspired her to create National Mentoring Day. Chelsey also shares her "six keys to effective mentoring", which include leading by example, active listening, and fostering a trustworthy and supportive relationship. Chelsey reflects that mentoring ultimately fosters growth, innovation, and confidence, permitting individuals to unlock their full potential. Key takeaways from the episode: Mentoring is for everyone, regardless of age, industry, or career stage. Mentoring provides answers and shares expertise, while coaching focuses on specific skills and goals. Mentoring fosters confidence, connectedness, and a sense of belonging. Effective mentoring relationships are built on trust, active listening, empathy, and guidance. National Mentoring Day encourages organisations, mentors, and mentees to celebrate the power of mentorship. You can get involved in National Mentoring Day by joining the mentoring ask, sharing your mentoring stories, and supporting mentoring initiatives. www.nationalmentoringday.org Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Chelsey Baker: Website |LinkedIn |X/Twitter Listen to the full episode of this podcast The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring
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    23 mins
  • How to Master the Art of Mentoring (and Being Mentored) with Andy Lopata and Kwame Christian

    How to Master the Art of Mentoring (and Being Mentored) with Andy Lopata and Kwame Christian
    Oct 14 2024
    This episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, originally featured as a guest interview on the Kwame Christian podcast "Negotiate Anything," features Andy Lopata, professional relationship strategist, author of "The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring," and host of the Connected Leadership" podcast. Andy shares his insights on the importance of building and leveraging professional relationships, and particularly the role of mentoring. Andy argues that building a strong network of mentors is essential for career growth, citing research that shows performance accounts for only 10% of promotion decisions, while image and exposure account for 30% and 60% respectively. He defines mentoring as a relationship where someone with experience and expertise in a particular area helps guide another individual towards their goals. He explores the different types of mentoring relationships, including formal and informal, traditional, reverse, and peer-to-peer. Andy emphasises the importance of both formal and informal mentoring relationships, advocating for creating a diverse "mentoring team" for optimal support. Andy also discusses the differences between mentoring, coaching, and sponsoring, highlighting the key distinction: mentors know, while coaches explore. He stresses the importance of using coaching techniques to help mentees develop independent solutions, rather than simply offering advice. The episode concludes with Andy sharing valuable insights on the skills needed for effective mentoring, highlighting the importance of humility, commitment, and independent thought for both mentors and mentees. Key Takeaways: Mentoring is essential for career advancement, influencing image and exposure more than performance. Mentoring can take many forms, including formal, informal, traditional, reverse, and peer-to-peer. Good mentors use coaching techniques to help mentees develop independent solutions. Humility and mutual respect are vital for both mentors and mentees. Vulnerability builds trust and encourages open communication in the mentoring relationship. Mentees should be prepared to contribute actively, set goals, and make independent decisions. SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Connect with Andy Lopata: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | X/Twitter | YouTube Connect with Kwame Christian: Website |LinkedIn |Instagram | YouTube Listen to the full episode of this podcast The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring
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    25 mins

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