The Career Builder's Podcast

Horizontal Mentorship with Garrett Mintz

Episode Summary

From dealing drugs to helping people build their careers through the power of horizontal mentorship, Garrett Mintz shares his incredible journey in becoming the founder of Ambition In Motion.

Episode Notes

Topics Covered

• Garrett Mintz - Founder of Ambition in Motion
  • https://ambition-in-motion.com/
  • www.Linkedin.com/in/garrettmintz
• How mentorship took him from drug dealer to entrepreneur
• https://www.atthecrossroads.com/
• How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie  https://www.dalecarnegie.com/
• What is Horizontal Mentorship
• The impact of Work Orientation on mentorship
  • Job Oriented
  • Career Oriented
  • Calling Oriented
• How is horizontal mentorship different from vertical mentorship
• Lack of empathy can cripple company culture
• Why vertical mentorship isn't effective
• Characteristics of successful horizontal mentorship relationships
• How to find mentorship and get started
• Be ok with rejection and go in with zero expectations
• Don't be afraid to ask
• Communication barriers in organizations
• "Don't ever give up"