127. Find a Mentor that SERVES You!

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Summary
In this episode of the Fire Forged Leader Podcast, Steve Baumgartner emphasizes the importance of personal development and the impact of mentorship on growth. He discusses the characteristics of both poor and great mentors, providing listeners with actionable insights to evaluate their own networks. The conversation culminates in a challenge for listeners to assess their closest relationships and their influence on personal growth.
Takeaways

• Don't allow others to control your personal development.
• Your network is your net worth.
• Leaders are forged through heat, pressure, and sweat.
• We are the average of our five closest friends.
• Keeping the right people around helps us learn quicker.
• Red flags of a poor mentor include lack of availability and self-centered focus.
• Integrity is a crucial green flag in a mentor.
• Emotional intelligence in mentors helps navigate struggles.
• Accountability from mentors motivates growth.
• Surround yourself with people who value the mission over money.

Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Personal Development
02:39 Identifying Poor Mentors
06:08 Recognizing Great Mentors
10:23 The Challenge of Self-Assessment
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