Distraction: the destroyer of discipline in team development

When looking for a mentor we tend to focus on finding someone who is in a high position and hope that their sponsorship will accelerate our career progress.
Certainly finding someone with the relevant experience and influence can be important to a successful mentoring relationship. But not all experienced and influential people make good mentors, so it is important to look closely at the person as well as the position.
Click below to read our article on how to pick a mentor.