Mentorship Mini-Series | Constantly Seeking Inspiration with Thom Shea

Winning Through Culture

11/23/22 • 35 min

This mentorship mini-series episode contains stories of mentorship with retired Navy SEAL, Thom Shea.

In this episode of Winning Through Culture, Tim Flanagan is joined by retired Navy SEAL and published author Thom Shea. Together they explore the mentor and mentee relationship and what it truly means to take on those equally important roles.

A mentee must show up authentically and humbly while accepting specific instructions from the mentor. The mentor is passing on a specific skill set to the mentee. At the heart of this relationship is the constant pursuit of inspiration in others. Seek out those mentors and mentees that move and inspire.

In order to be a successful mentee, one must first master what is going on inside. Mastering the inside equation is a necessary step to achieving goals within a mentor and mentee relationship. A mentee must also be “fully committed and not just mildly interested”. Time is one of the most valuable commodities that we have today. A mentor that is giving of their time should first be selective in taking on mentees, but must also make sure they are inspired in the process.

Key Takeaways

One must be inspired in order to be a mentor
Constantly seeking inspiration as a mentee
A good mentee shows up authentically and remains trainable
Mentees must state their case to a prospective mentor
A mentee is responsible for their own inspiration
Seeking an experienced mentor involves strategizing
Full commitment on the part of the mentee is essential
Master the inside equation first
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11/23/22 • 35 min

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