E M Cobb BLM Colorado Mentor Credibility and Trust Who am I Who are my mentors Melissa Glenn Peter Who are my peer coaches Steve and Erick Why am I here talking to you ID: 760778
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Mentoring in the BLM
Planting the FutureE. M. CobbBLM Colorado
Slide2Mentor - Credibility and Trust
Who am I?Who are my mentors? Melissa, Glenn, PeterWho are my peer coaches? Steve and ErickWhy am I here talking to you? What can you expect from me?What do I expect from you?
Slide3BLM Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
to sustain
the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of
present
and
future
generations.
Slide4Present and Future
Supervisors – you are
present
leadership -
knowledge, culture, policies
Mentored – they are the
future
leadership -
ambition, mobility, desire
So – my question to you:
“
Do you have the passion
to sustain
the future of the BLM
?”
Slide5Why Support Mentoring in the BLM?
Benefits for All!!New hires – eager, receptive, easily frustrated, need “brought into the fold”Mid-career leaders – feedback, lessons learned, advice, networkingSenior leaders – corporate knowledge, political insights, perspective, career guidance and networking
Slide6W I I F M ?
“So……….What’s In It For Me??Opportunity to help Perspective Motivate others to excelBenefit the BLMLeadership
Slide7Mentor
Odysseus had a son, TelemachusOdysseus had a trusted friend, Mentor
Slide8There are three ways to learn
Reflection – which is most sublimeImitation – the easiestExperience – the most bitterConfucius
Slide9Sally Wisely – Perspective
As Chief of Public Affairs in New Mexico “State Director’s Perspective” ** Gained trust ** Earned confidence of SD and gained self confidence ** Encouraged to take risks & grow
Slide10Exemplary Leadership
How does one learn to make decisions? “By being around decision makers” Dwight David Eisenhower
Slide11Mentorship Perspective
Mentors can offer perspectives.
“If everybody is thinking the same, then nobody is thinking!”
Patton
Slide12Mentors
Who can mentor me?Why do I need one?Where can I find one?How can I use a mentor?What can they help me with?When to get a mentor?
Slide13Who Can Mentor Me?
Program LeadsField ManagersASDs, DSDs PeersFamilyOther agency
Slide14Who Should be Mentors
Know and understand BLM Desire to be MentorsProven expertiseKnown, respected, trustedConnectedComfortable as a MentorFair and Equitable
Slide15Why Do I Need a Mentor?
DirectionFeedbackHonestyNetworkingCheerleading!!Perspective
Slide16Where Can I Find One?
Field, State or WO OfficeTraining CenterOther AgenciesCollegeRetireesBottom line – You Need to Ask!!!
Slide17How Can I Use a Mentor?
“Hey, I’ve got a question?”“My mentor had an answer!”
Slide18What Can They Help Me With?
Introductions
Organizational Culture
Counseling & Feedback
Opportunities – details, courses, meetings
Career planning recommendations
Networking
Slide19When to get a Mentor?
NowThenAnd Then Again!Mentorship is dynamic, ongoing, changing.
Slide20Mentors Motivate others to:
Volunteer for a collateral dutyTake a detailLearn someone else’s jobToastmastersBe positive“Shine your light”
Job shadow
Learn about recruiting and hiring
Pathways, Emerging Leaders, Leadership Academy
Take the “hard job”
Be a teamplayer
Slide21BLM Mentors – Encourage Opportunity
“Ability without opportunity is wasted”
Slide22Mentorship Expectations
What do you as mentee expect?
What does the mentor expect?
Time limitations?
How shall we “chat?” e-mail, telephone?
“In
this relationship, I am looking for
….?”
Slide23Expectations – Questions for Mentorship
“What do I need to be successful now?”
“Should I consider a move? A detail?”
“What do you see as my strengths? My weaknesses? My talents?”
“Who can help me in other areas?”
“I’m considering ‘xyz’, who has been successful at ‘xyz
’?”
Slide24Goals – Write Them Down
Harvard Seniors – Goals83% no goals, 14% verbal goals and only 3% had written goals10 years later – 14% made 3 times $$$$ and the 3% made 10 times the $$$$The “take away” – Write down your goals
Slide25My Goals
I am now a ____________________I would like to be a _____________ by this date____________________ and I will do the following to help me _____________________________ _____________________________
Slide26My Mentorship Goals
I will contact__________, ___________, ______________, and _____________, by this date___________.Name__________ Phone____________
Slide27BLM Mentors
“Been there – done that”Diverse backgroundsDiverse experiencesProven performersRespectedValue BLM & its mission
Slide28BLM Mentors – Benefit the BLM
Rosey Thomas, Field Manager, IdahoBLM’s first woman FMO“life experience is critical”“diverse perspectives”“active mentoring positively benefits both parties”“Next Job…..State Director!”
Slide29BLM Mentors – Benefit the BLM
Gayle Sitter – Wildlife Lead, Montana“Allowed me to develop as biologist”“Gave me encouragement and enthusiasm”“Value of working with people”Mentor Moment: “Don’t teach them. Teach them to think.”
Slide30Leadership in the BLM
What is the BLM looking for?What are the “keys” to my success?Is there a “leadership list?”
Slide31How Leaders become Leaders
Warren Bennis – USCChallenges – faced and overcameLearned through mistakesObserved bosses – good and badLeadership “tripod” – ambition, expertise, and integrity
Slide32The Evolution of the CEO – the 5 Steps
Rodgers – Leadership consultantFind a mentor – network, navigate, newsLead a team – get promotedCommunicate resultsSeek wise counsel Manage your time well
Slide33Executive Core Qualifications
Leading Change – goals, prioritiesLeading People – nurturing, encouragingResults Driven – accountability, ongoing improvement
Business Acumen – using human, financial, material resources
Building Coalitions and Communications – networking, teambuilding
Slide34Mentorship examples – one last story
Jesse Owens – 1936 Olympics, Nazi Germany
Slide35Jesse Owens – Motivating others to excel
Owens nearly missed qualifying in the long jump. His toughest opponent, a German named Lutz Long, gave Owens advice that helped him advance. Lutz was the first to shake his hand when Owens earned the gold. (The winning jump)
Slide36Jesse Owens
Lutz Long & Jesse Owens"It took a lot of courage for him to befriend me in front of Hitler," Owens said. Long used a towel to “mentor” Jesse to success
Slide37What Mentorship is NOT
“BFF” – best friends forever
Sponsorship – bypass meritocracy
Slide38Thank You for Your Time
Questions?