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    My Life: Imeet Session Notes – Marcus Troy Experience Topic: Mentor

    Earlier this week we had a great Imeet session in the Marcus Troy Experience discussing the topic of Mentorship. Heather Abbott from the Good Child was kind enough to take notes. You can see some of the discussion here.

    iMeet 2/28/12

    ATTENDEES:
    Marcus Troy (Host)
    Jesse Jones
    Maryam B (looking for mentor)
    @maryamritzy
    Sakita Holley
    @misssuccess
    Ruben Hughes
    @rubenhughes
    Joe Tornatzky
    Bobby T
    @justbobbyt
    Sherief Salem
    @surereef
    Corey Scott
    @coreyscott
    Anthony Harris
    @aharris101
    Dawar Rashid + Nevin Kumar
    @mavensofculture
    Wesley Brown
    Dressy Jackson
    @dressyjackson
    Neelesh Mistry
    @mahadev_108
    Olumide Yerokun
    Johnica Reed
    @johnicareed
    Tyler Adams
    Michael Matty
    @mikesmatty

    Social media has killed the art of courting contacts -Jesse Jones

    Has social media become a new medium?…It can be an evolution of communication depending on how both parties us it. -Sherief Salem

    It’s about first telling them why you’re talking to them. I like the way you…Here’s what I can learn from you & here’s what I can bring to the table -Sakita Holley

    I’m looking for that organic connection -Anthony Harris

    Doesn’t have to be organic, but it does start with giving…comes from a place with a genuine search for knowledge -Dawar Rashid

    While you may set out to do a certain thing, while it’s your passion, you have to be willing to adapt to different rolls, listen to a mentor, etc. before calling the shots yourself -Dressy Jackson

    If you’re actually willing to share, it gives the opportunity for them to bounce things back off of you, o gain your insight, etc. -MT

    Creatives often work in solitude…don’t hoard opportunities & resources…become a connector -Sakita

    Who is behind that? Who is the team or person who makes me feel connected to this brand? -Sakita

    I’ll still volunteer or intern just so I can learn the craft. I am committed to life long learning. -Sakita

    ‘They work from home, they work from solitude.’ Digital ways of working can hurt you, but they can also help you. -Neelesh

    People don’t want to share free knowledge -MT

    People talk all day on Twitter, but people are afraid to communicate. -MT

    Whatever experience that you gain from the individual, SHARE that knowledge -Neelesh

    You don’t need to be anybody else; take those steps and apply t to yourself -Neelesh

    You have to also make sure they believe in themselves more than you believe in them -MT

    I look at it as a challenge for me to help someone achieve their goals based on my expertise -MT

    Adoption process is like mentor process (observation period, etc.) -Johnica

    Bring your mentor opportunities -Johnica

    -We’re not so used to this (approaching people online)…for us, it’s still a bit new -MT

    KEY POINTS TO FINDING A MENTOR
    -Organic relationships are essential
    -Get an introduction
    -Be appropriately aggressive in your approach
    -Be honest, genuine, unique, original in your pursuit (Anthony)
    -Mentors can come from anywhere (e.g. books)
    -Foundation and motivation needs to be organic (Sherief)
    -Opportunity to prove yourself (Joe Tornatzky)
    -Mentor should challenge you in some way
    -The most valuable experience anyone can go through (Neelesh)
    -Official Microsoft mentor program
    -To give back and not expect anything of it (Neelesh)
    -Grant from govt. to hire mentors (in Canada)
    -The 5 W’s (Know what they are for you)
    -Don’t be ashamed to reach out (Neelesh)
    -Your mentor probably has a mentor
    -Mentors will have faults from time to time (Neelesh)
    -Do not become emotionally attached (Neelesh)
    -Don’t become encamped with mentor/mentee titles (Sherief)

    The next Imeet session will be next week Tuesday! Stay Tuned.

     

    Thanks to everyone who participated.

     

     

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