Brian Mitchell’s Second Group Mentoring Session – Group 5, Session 2
Group Mentoring Leader, Brian Mitchell
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On Tuesday, October 29th, Group Mentoring leader, Brian Mitchell hosted his second session of the semester! Like always, the energy in the room radiated an eagerness to learn and grow which is exactly what Executive George Bevensee helped the group accomplish. He shed light on a variety of topics that encompassed certain behaviors that are integral to moving forward in any of their desired career paths.
The group began on a broader scale, discussing the nature of a career beyond Seton Hall. Planning every day and semester for four years alludes to the idea that in our lifetime most of our experiences should be scripted to ensure success for a future goal. Bevensee’s advice strays away from that common misconception and encourages the students to basically improvise based on their surroundings. Being brave in the face of something with an unknown consequence may give you the leap forward that you could have been too afraid to take. Going through the motions and meticulously doing only what you are told can be your biggest downfall in the business world. If a mistake is made, learn from it. If you fail, be unfazed and keep trying until you don’t. Sometimes the simplest, most impulsive decisions can lead to the huge change you’ve been craving.
In the conquest to move up the ladder in any business organization, a simple reminder was given that humility is an essential characteristic. George Bevensee stresses that it may mean the difference between staying stagnant or moving forward. In any type of field, there is one thing that remains constant and it’s that we are all humans beings; people buy other people. It’s easy for someone to be turned off by a person who is self-centered and arrogant. For a person who is humble, it is easier to form relationships with others who don’t see he or she as a threat but rather as a counterpart. This mentality and a code of ethics can go a long way. Staying true to yourself without any ill intentions may just be the key to a happy, successful career.
Congratulations, Brian, on your second group mentoring session and for sharing with us these wonderful lessons!
Below are the meeting minutes from Brian’s Second Group Mentoring Session:
Group Mentoring Session #2
Attendance: Jackie Marciniak, Brian Mitchell, Belle Plateroti, Sheena Shah, John Postel, Kristen Nuzzolese, George Bevensee
-Your career doesn’t have to be scripted – career evolves from experience, relationships, patience, and resilience
-Explore options within company for growth and experience
-Learn from colleagues and authorities while exploring company and their culture
-Look at higher leadership roles to learn from their mistakes or take away from their leadership style
Risk Taking
-Showing courage and not selling yourself short
-Taking initiative to start something new
-Taking a different view point to engage audience in presentation
-Trying something new to learn new strengths
-Small effort for big result
-If you want something, ask for it – the risk may be worth it in the end
-Stay humble while taking the risk
Humility
-Being humble goes a long way
-Don’t compromise your character for success
-Develop your own personal code of ethics that you will carry with you throughout your career
-Always be cautious of everyone’s intentions – take it step by step
-Take everyone’s actions for what it is, don’t look too far into it
-Celebrate friends success just as much as your own
-Leaders coach – don’t criticize, nurture the relationship to make the person better
-Form culture with team – reactions and actions
-Those who are humble go farther within the organization (example: organized sports)
-Eyes are always on the leader and your team will take your actions as the right way to act (behavior and ethics)