Philosophy of Mentorship - Pay it Forward
This philosophy of mentorship focuses on mentorship as a multiplier, with time and effort invested into a mentee viewed as a means of making more mentors and viewing yourself as a multiplier of positive change is at the heart of mentorship. Mentorship has a powerful domino effect, and each of us is bestowed with the power to break negative cycles and create positive ripples in the generations to come. Mentorship is fundamental to our common calling of caring for others. Growth is a never-ending process, and no matter what stage of career you are in, you have something worthy to share with someone and someone has something worthy to share with you. As John Wooden so beautifully said, “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” True, you will never be able to pay back such a gift, but you can start today paying it forward.
See below for publications explaining this philosophy:
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Book: Pay It Forward- A Map to Mentorship in Medicine.
This book is intended to be a brief, highly-readable introduction to the key concepts of mentorship in a healthcare career.
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Kindling the fire.
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” - Plutarch
Read more on this philosophy here.
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Pay it forward.
Mentorship is an infinite game.
Read more on this philosophy here.
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Mentorship networks.
Mentorship networks can be used to increase relationship building, skill transfer, and productive. Read more on this philosophy here.
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Sustainable excellence.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. —Max Ehrmann, The Desiderata of Happiness
As mentors, we must teach sustainable excellence. Read more on this philosophy here.
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Listen: Mentorship Interview.
Click here for a discussion of these key concepts.
