Peer to Peer Mentoring: Career Accelerator for the Underrepresented Seller and Marketer

Peer-to-peer mentorship is an underutilized tool that can significantly accelerate career development, particularly for those from underrepresented communities in sales and marketing.  Being both a mentor and a mentee can accelerate learning and provide new perspectives. However, there is a misconception that early career professionals may not have much to offer. To make the most of peer-to-peer mentorship, make sure to align to one"s own goals and values and pairing up with someone who shares similar ones. Open communication, trust, and vulnerability were noted as critical to building a strong relationship. Setting clear expectations, balancing interaction, and holding each other accountable were also seen as important. Chapters 0:00:00 The Value of Peer to Peer Mentorship in Sales and Marketing Career Development 0:02:12 Creating a Successful Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Relationship: Tips and Benefits 0:04:04 Tips for Building and Maintaining Professional Relationships in Sales and Marketing Follow us at: www.cascadingleadership.com linkedin.com/in/drjimk linkedin.com/in/1lawrenceobrown