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All successful people I know have mentors. Some have one, some have several. At BizNet Productions we know the power of mentorship. We all have peopled who have shaped our lives. There are two ways to receive wisdom as Dr. Murdock says

1.) Mistakes

2.) Mentors.

Our belief at BizNet Productions is mentors are the difference between poverty and prosperity; decrease and increase; loss and gain; pain and pleasure; deterioration and restoration. Your mentor is your master key to succeed. We realize that your best friend is comfortable with your past your mentor is comfortable with your future. Your friend ignores your weakness your mentor removes your weakness your best friend is your cheerleader your mentor is your coach, your mentor must be more interested in your success than your affection.

BizNet Productions Mentor Qualities Check List:

1.) Proven track record of performance

2.) Person of great vision

3.) A mentor is positive problem solver

4.) A mentor must collaborate

5.) A mentor must create an environment where the protégé learns to think creatively to overcome obstacles and grow.

6.) Honor, Character, and integrity are absolutely essential

7.) Your mentor must understand your field

8.) Your mentor must listen carefully to you and your needs

9.) Always leaves you encouraged and with assignments

10.) Adds value and stretches you

Columnist: Fred Harteis is president of Biznet Productions and Harteis International