Mentoring to Chapter Success Presented by Bobbie Nelson

Mentoring is a collaborative mutually beneficial partnership What is a Mentoring?

 Authenticity  Suspend judgment  Motivate  Model positive behavior  Persistence- stay in touch  Listens  Self awareness  Don’t take it personally Qualities of a Mentor

Coach Friend Teacher Champion Not a “One Size Fits All”

Tips for Building Successful Mentor Relationships

How Do We Apply Mentoring to Women’s Council?

Over Half of our new members do not renew after their first year

Do YOU remember this… New MEMBER Traditions New people Expectations Projects Meetings Chapter Events New members experience bewilderment and confusion during their first few months

Purpose of Mentoring Program Sense of belonging and fellowship Awareness of the Chapter activities Sense of responsibility to participate in the activities, events and meetings Attitude to service to the Chapter Understanding of the organization and to build an network Helping the new member to gain …..

 Identify  Set goals  Share  Time  Talent  Help gain experience Mentoring in Leadership

Mentor leaders understand that leadership is not about authority, direction or control… It about adding value to people’s lives

Mentoring can make a difference in our organization and will establish a legacy that will pay dividends long after we are gone

WHO can YOU inspire Pass it ON Who inspires YOU