What You Need to Get Right to Nurture a Successful Mentorship | Scott Finkelstein - E13

Scott, a seasoned C-level executive, draws from a diverse background in business leadership and organizational transformation. Originally aspiring to a career in finance, his trajectory shifted after witnessing the events of September 11th, leading him to navigate a path of resilience and mentorship. With a strategic vision and executive acumen, Scott excels in driving organizational growth and fostering team excellence, leveraging deep subject matter expertise and creative problem-solving. Throughout his career, he has achieved notable successes in designing sales training programs, driving go-to-market strategies, and leading transformational change, earning a reputation as a highly sought-after advisor and mentor in the startup community. Today Scott discusses what it takes to develop focus, nurture mentorships and think differently about the problems you’re facing. 

Key Takeaways:

• The success of a business depends largely on the dedication of the founders
• The importance of having passion and clarity on the actual problem being solved
• How to ask for help through mentorship
• Skills improvement through learning something new to keep up with your industry
• The wealth of knowledge lies within the people you surround yourself with, choose wisely
• How to become a good mentee
• Ways to support underserved communities and make resources accessible to them
• Planning for the unknown to keep the project on track and stay ahead of the curve
• Practical feedback and unique perspectives from outsiders are healthy for business growth
• Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness
• Having the flexibility to change the way you approach problems in a work setting

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