Grooming Others
For Leadership

1.  Listen and ask questions.  People often just need
     a sounding board for their ideas.

2.  Encourage people to take responsibility for their
     own development.  If they want training and the
     company isn't providing it, encourage them to go
     ahead themselves.

3.  Be a mentor.  Everyone has something in terms of
     experience, skills and talents that can be offered
     to others.

4.  Help people find other mentors.  I know one
     professional who claims to have more than 20
     mentors.  She says she simply looks for the best
     in each person and calls them when she needs help.

5.  Help people determine their life's mission.  Each
     person has different needs and desires.  The best
     mentor is one who can help the individual sort out
     what others want for him from what he wants for
     himself.

6.  If you're a manager, work with your employees.
     Develop missions that fit their personal visions as
     well as the company's long-term vision.

7.  And do it all today.  You don't have to wait until
     you're a senior citizen to engage in this.  Employee
     development is crucial to your company's future.

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