Resolutions – Take a Mentor to Lunch | 5 Minute Friday

Identify a respected individual in your field and initiate a casual lunch meeting to learn from their experience.

During the lunch, prioritize asking open-ended questions and actively listening to the mentor's responses, minimizing your own talking.

Go into the meeting with specific questions about their experiences, decisions, and lessons learned to maximize your learning.

Avoid making the interaction feel like an obligation or an attempt to establish a long-term mentorship on the first meeting; keep it light and inquiry-focused.

Use this opportunity to gain insights into industry best practices, career development, or specific challenges you might be facing in your construction business.

Remember that the goal is genuine learning and respectful inquiry, not to immediately secure an ongoing mentorship commitment.