1. Finding A Great Mentor Tim Calnon Leadership Development Workgroup, Chair Buffalo, 2013 Dr. Bill Calnon American Dental Association Immediate Past President

5. MENTORSHIP

6. Find Mentor + Top Dental School Priority

7. “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

8. Mentor vs. Mentor Noun….a wise and trusted counselor or teacher. Verb….to serve as a trusted counselor or teacher, especially in occupational settings.

13. PERSONAL STORY

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15. Different needs……. at….. different times

19. Our lives are shaped by the people we interact with on a daily basis.

20. What attracts you to a potential mentor? Common interests Similar backgrounds Shared professional direction Places you in your comfort zone

21. Characteristics of a good mentor Good listener Able to be objective A giver, not a taker High road traveler Big picture perspective Able to embrace your perspective In it for the long haul

22. BE AWARE OF YOUR IMAGE

23. Dealing with differences Agreement not mandatory Learn from counter perspectives Articulate concerns in a constructive manner Exit relationship with mutual respect

24. Life-Cycle of Mentoring Mentor…fellow colleague…friend Co-mentors Reverse roles Saying good-bye

25. REINVEST IN OTHERS

27. Thank you!