How to Build Business Relationships ft. Ryan Holiday & Robert Greene
Feb 13, 2024
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Ryan Holiday & Robert Greene discuss the mentor/mentee relationship in business, emphasizing incremental value and mutual respect. They explore qualities for success, focusing on reliability, eagerness, and accepting criticism over qualifications.
Offer value to mentor, show reliability, openness to criticism.
Possess complementary skills, fulfill mentor's gaps, show dedication to mundane tasks.
Deep dives
Guide to Finding a Mentor
Finding a mentor involves more than a simple ask; it starts with offering something valuable. Demonstrating a willingness to contribute without immediate expectations sets a strong foundation. For example, Ryan's mentorship journey began with transcribing interviews for Robert, proving his reliability. The relationship gradually evolved as Ryan showcased his character and ability to take criticism.
Qualities of a Successful Mentee
A successful mentee exemplifies essential traits like reliability, openness to criticism, and the ability to perform mundane tasks diligently. Ryan's dedication to even the most tedious tasks like transcribing highlighted his character. Moreover, possessing complementary skills such as technical expertise filled gaps for his mentor, fostering mutual dependency and a harmonious mentorship journey.
Ryan Holiday & Robert Greene join us today to dissect the "mentor / mentee" relationship and how to nourish a relationship with somebody you want to learn from in the business world. Listen to their original episode HERE on Spotify and HERE on Apple