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Mentoring in the BLM

Mentoring in the BLM. Planting the Future. Why Mentoring in the BLM. Benefits for All!! New employees – information, “how to” Future leaders – feedback, perspective, advice, networking Senior leaders – good for BLM, knowledge mgmt, retention BLM – maintain vision, mission, public service.

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Mentoring in the BLM

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  1. Mentoring in the BLM Planting the Future

  2. Why Mentoring in the BLM Benefits for All!! • New employees – information, “how to” • Future leaders – feedback, perspective, advice, networking • Senior leaders – good for BLM, knowledge mgmt, retention • BLM – maintain vision, mission, public service

  3. W I I F M ? • “So……….What’s In It For Me?? • Opportunity • Exposure • Perspective • Follow-up • Motivating You to Take Action

  4. Mentor - Credibility and Trust • Who am I? • Who are my mentors? Melissa and Glenn • Who are my peer coaches? Steve and Erick • Why am I here talking to you? • What can you expect from me? • What do I expect from you?

  5. Mentor • Odysseus had a son, Telemachus • Odysseus had a trusted friend, Mentor

  6. Worried about failure Quit worrying – Work! Mentors – Motivating!!A “Catalyst” for success!!!

  7. There are three ways to learn • Reflection – which is most sublime • Imitation – the easiest • Experience – the most bitter Confucius

  8. BLM Mentors - Networking • Sherian Long, former Human Resources Officer, CA • “Willingness to step out of comfort zone” • “Determined to be the best” • “Technical instructor” • “Honed communication skills” • “Benefited from Elaine Brong and Jim Abbott

  9. BLM Mentors - Reality • Bill Dean, Wildlife Biologist, OR • “Not shy in asking for advice” • “My wife is my most active mentor” • “Family, Friends, Professors

  10. BLM Mentors –Opportunity “Ability without opportunity is wasted”

  11. Sally Wisely – State Director • As Chief of Public Affairs in New Mexico “Exposure to State Director” ** Gained trust ** Reality about BLM statewide ** Earned confidence of SD and gained self confidence

  12. Exemplary Leadership • How does one learn to make decisions? “Be around decision makers” Dwight Eisenhower

  13. Mentorship Questions

  14. Mentors • 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?

  15. Who Can Mentor Me? • Program Leads • Field Managers • ASD’s, DSD’s • Peers • Family • Other agency

  16. Why Do I Need a Mentor? • Direction • Feedback • Honesty • Networking • Cheerleading!! • Perspective

  17. Where Can I Find One? • Field, State or WO Office • Training Center • Other Agencies • College • Retirees • Bottom line – You Need to Ask!!!

  18. How Can I Use a Mentor? • “Hey, I’ve got a question?” “My mentor had an answer!”

  19. What Can They Help Me With? • Introductions • Organizational Culture • Counseling & Feedback • Opportunities – details, courses, meetings • Career planning recommendations • Networking

  20. When to get a Mentor? • Now • Then • And Then Again! • Here………and There! • Mentorship is dynamic. ongoing, changing

  21. 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….?

  22. Expectations - ?? for your Mentor • “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’?

  23. My Career Goals • Exciting! Stimulating! Challenging!

  24. Goals – Write Them Down Harvard Seniors – Goals • 83% no goals, 14% verbal goals and only 3% had written goals • 10 years later – 14% made 3 times $$$$ and the 3% made 10 times the $$$$ • The “Take Away” – write down your goals

  25. BLM Mentors • Rosey Thomas, Field Manager, Idaho • BLM’s first woman FMO • “life experience is critical” • “diverse perspectives” • “active mentoring positively benefits both parties” “Next Job…..State Director!”

  26. My Goals • I am now a ____________________ • I would like to be a _____________ by this date____________________ and I will do the following to help me _____________________________ _____________________________

  27. My Mentorship Goals • I will contact__________, ___________, ______________, and _____________, by this date___________. Name__________ Phone____________

  28. Who Should be Mentors • Know and understand BLM • Desire to be Mentors • Expertise • Known, respected, trusted • Connected • Comfortable as a Mentor • Fair and Equitable

  29. BLM Mentors • “Been there – done that” • Diverse backgrounds • Diverse experiences • Proven Performers • Respected • Value BLM & its mission

  30. BLM Mentors • Gayle Sitter – Wildlife Lead, Montana • “Allowed me to develop as biologist” • “Give encouragement and enthusiasm” • “Value of working with people” • “Don’t teach them. Teach them to think.”

  31. May I Recommend….

  32. How Leaders become Leaders • Warren Bennis – USC • Challenges – faced and overcame • Learned through mistakes • Observed bosses – good and bad • Leadership “tripod” – ambition, expertise, and integrity

  33. The Evolution of the CEO – the 5 Steps • Rodgers – Leadership consultant • Find a mentor – network, navigate, news • Lead a team – get promoted • Communicate results • Seek wise counsel • Manage your time well

  34. Leadership in the BLM • What is the BLM looking for? • What are the “keys” to my success? • Is there a “leadership list?”

  35. Leading Change – goals, priorities Leading People – nurturing, encouraging Results Driven – accountability, ongoing improvement Business Acumen – using human, financial, material resources Building Coalitions and Communications – networking, teambuilding Executive Core Qualifications

  36. Volunteer for a collateral duty Take a detail Learn someone else’s job Toastmasters Be positive “Shine your light” Job shadow Learn about recruiting and hiring Pathways, Emerging Leaders, Leadership Academy Take the “hard job” Be a teamplayer Things I Can Do

  37. Mentorship examples – one last story • Jesse Owens – 1936 Olympics, Nazi Germany

  38. Owens nearly missed qualifying in the long jump. His toughest opponent, a German named Luz Long, gave Owens advice that helped him advance. Lutz was the first to shake his hand when Owens earned the gold. (The winning jump)   Jesse Owens

  39. Jesse Owens Luz 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  

  40. “BFF” – best friends forever Sponsorship – bypass meritocracy What Mentorship is NOT

  41. Thank You for Your Time

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