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How having an mentor can benefit you

Body Language Expert, Blanca Cobb walks us through how mentorship can help you grow in the new year.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — January is National Mentoring Month. This morning, we're exploring the transformative power of mentorship and how you can benefit from it.

Having a mentor can impact your communication skills and goal-setting in various ways. For your communication skills, through regular interactions with a mentor, you can sharpen your listening skills, explain your thoughts more clearly, build confidence in sharing your ideas, and adapt your communication style to different people and situations. For goal setting, a mentor can help you clarify and refine your goals, prioritize tasks, and create strategies to achieve what you want.

A common misunderstanding about having a mentor is that a mentor has all the answers and solutions. A mentor isn't a magic eight-ball with all the correct answers and predictions. A mentorship is a collaborative relationship where you're given guidance and challenged to think differently and take calculated risks. Another common misunderstanding is expecting immediate results or success. It's a journey of learning, growth, and action rather than a quick-fix solution.

What might surprise you is that mentorship isn't just for professional careers. It can help you in other areas, such as personal growth, relationships, and life skills. A personal mentor can help you navigate life's challenges.

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