Mentorship is a powerful tool in business. It can set you on the right path, helping you realise your vision, whatever that might be. As such, many entrepreneurs would argue that access to an experienced mentor is not just helpful, it’s essential.
For some business owners, there is no obvious mentor to learn from and seek individual advice. However, that doesn’t mean they have to – or indeed should – do without a mentor.
Access to individuals who have ‘been there, done it’ is increasing – Agnentis Partners being one such group of accessible business owners with invaluable experience to impart.
There is, of course, more than one type of mentor. The one you need to provide some direction will depend on where you are in your business journey. Here are three mentors that you’ll need to call upon at some point during your voyage, according to Forbes:
- A leadership mentor
For business owners with aspirations to grow their business, there is an inevitability about finding themselves in a leadership position at some point, guiding a team. For some people, leadership comes naturally; for others, it takes some development. A mentor with experience in leadership and cultivating a thriving team will be able provide you with the confidence and the competence to make the right decisions for your staff.
- A tactical mentor
Business is all about strategy. To be successful, you need to be able to define a winning strategy and then put it into practice. A tactical mentor will be able to refine your strategy, fill in any gaps, and help you implement it.
- A personal mentor
Running a business can have an unhealthy bearing on your personal life. Therefore, you need somebody who is looking out for you, ensuring that both sides of the coin remain visible. A personal mentor can bring some perspective, reminding you of the reasons you started the business in the first place and put a plan in place to help you reclaim that purpose.
Agnentis Partners’ approach is built around “growing a business by growing the business owner”. We believe that it’s impossible to separate the business owner from the business itself – those who manage to align their values with the values of the business will flourish and find fulfilment. We have mentors for whatever your needs and wherever you are on your journey. However, no matter where you are, we always start to get to know you over coffee and cake.
