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Thor-Erik Gulliksen is a leading authority and internationally recognized expert in mentoring, coaching, and personal development. With 20+ years of experience in leadership, marketing, education, and training, he has designed mentoring programs that have empowered over 800 individuals to unlock their full potential. As the author of Adepthåndboka and Mentorhåndboka, and the host of the podcast The Talk by Mentorguru, Thor-Erik is a trusted voice for those seeking growth and success. He is known for his engaging workshops, thought-provoking keynotes, and a unique blend of humor and practical tools that inspire both individuals and organizations. His expertise has been acknowledged internationally, making him a sought-after mentor and speaker across borders. Thor-Erik Gulliksen has been recognized as a leading international expert in mentoring, with his work influencing professionals and leaders globally. When he’s not on stage or behind the microphone, Thor-Erik is crafting his next book or article – always driven by his mission to help others grow.
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Train the Mentors

Some mentoring programs simply introduce the mentee for the mentor and leave them to «get on with it».

But people need to know what is expected of them, how to go about it and why it is important and as the coordinater of the program you need to be confident they have the skills for mentoring.

The purpose of training is to enable mentors and mentorees to establish effective relationships. Because it´s not the same to manage people at work and to have a mentee. You have to build a relationship and trust on a short period of time.

And as a mentor you need the right communicating styles and techniques for applying the mentoring process.

No, as Ann Rolfe in Mentoring Works says: Effective mentoring results from a set of attitudes, behaviors, skills and motivation. Training, complemented by ongoing support and follow-up, significantly increases your return on investment. That’s how a mentoring program works.

I always train the mentors in my program and I use my training “The Big Five”, which is the five most important tools/techiques for the mentor to use in the 1-on-1 meetings.

The five tools are:

  1. Active listening
  2. Effective questions
  3. Feedback
  4. Be responsible
  5. Recognition

Under the whole the participants sit two and two and train on the tools. I don´t believe in a training where the trainer talks all the time and the participants sit and takes note. Everything is gone in the minute they walk from there.

So to be a good mentor you must practice, practice and practice…

 

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Finding the Right Fit – Week 1

If you’re really serious about starting a business,  The Entrepreneur Magazine´s guide will help turn your vision into a reality.

Begin a soul-searching process to determine which business is right for you. You’ll definitely have an advantage with a business that’s a spin-off of your background or experience. You can also enjoy success in an area where you have strong interest yet lack experience, though you may need to qualify yourself through entrepreneurial training or professional certification programs.

Jot down the skills that already exist in your talent bank. What do you like to do with your time? What technical skills have you learned or developed? Do you have hobbies or interests that are marketable?

It might help to create a personal resume that lists your professional and personal experiences as well as your expertise. For each job you list, describe the duties you were responsible for and how successful you were at each. Be sure to include professional skills, educational background, hobbies and accomplishments that required expertise or special knowledge.

Don’t forget the personality factor. Are you outgoing and friendly or do you prefer to keep to yourself? Do you like working indoors or outdoors? Do you enjoy working with the general public or with a few close clients? Do you love working 24/7 on an exciting project, or do you enjoy your downtime as much as your work time? Every business has its own personality, and your own personality should be a complement to the one you finally choose.

You should also talk with others in businesses similar to the ones you’re considering about the traits and temperaments needed to be successful. Find out what they really like about the businesses they’re running and also what they don’t like. Compare their responses with your own interests and personality to see if there’s a fit. Don’t stop searching until you find an idea that couples your love for the work with your marketable talents.

 

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Start ups and entrepreneurship

As you probably know already am I very interesting and also train a lot of people who is potential entrepreneurs. And therefor I read a lot of magazines on that subject, and entrepreneur.com is one of the best. They are having an article in their latest issue for start ups about how to start a business in 10 days.

I would like to share it with my readers, I am sure a lot of you see that as an opportunity. But I find ten days some hectic and take it in ten weeks instead.

Starting up next monday, the 8. of august. Stay tune.

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New business cards

Finally I got new business cards. I have new email and blog address, AND I wanted new design. So this is my own design and I am trying to be to the point.

Comments?

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They are all white and using red on the highlights. Click on them if you want to see closer.

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How to enter a room

The Magazine Entrepreneur have an article in their latest issue about how to enter a room. This is not only for networking or meetings but also for us mentors. When you say yes to be a mentor in a mentoring program you will the first time come in this situation. You are new as a mentor (or new year, new mentee), all the mentee are new and you go into the room for the opening assembly.

Watch the video and get tips.

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The tips from the video:

1. WHEN people introduce themselves, say their names back to them or take a mental note. But try to keep their names in your head. Saying a person’s name back to them 20 or 30 minutes after you’ve met them suggests graciousness and respect, and it will endear you to them.

2. DO NOT give out business cards before the meeting begins. Because it makes you look like a blackjack dealer.

3. LOOK everyone in the eye for, like, a millisecond longer than is comfortable.

4. Don’t carry yourself in a way that could be described as «jaunty.»

5. IF there are fewer than six other people in the room, shake everyone’s hand. If there are six or more, shake approximately five hands, and then nod amiably to the rest. The shaking of hands can get out of hand.

6. At no time say, «Let’s do this!»

7. NO fist bumps.

8. DON’T talk about anything that isn’t pleasant, such as how much traffic you were just in or how hot it is or how you have a cold.

 

Good luck!

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Do the Work by Steven Pressfield

Michael Hyatt recommend the book Do the work, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1936719010/fwis-20

And he says that If you are a writer—or a creative of any time—this book is must reading. It is not that different from the War of Art, but he found it more focused and helpful.
If you are having a hard time getting started on that really important project or if you are stuck, this book is for you!

I know that this is on my reading list, thank you Michael Hyatt, http://michaelhyatt.com/

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The Four Types of CEOs

Every year, Booz & Company takes an intensive look at CEO turnover among the world’s top 2,500 public companies. Their research now reaches back to 2000, giving us over a decade of perspective on the tenure and job functions of these global business leaders. Annually, it´s consider a new dimension of transition and change, looking deeply into such topics as the evolution of corporate governance practices, the special pressures on new CEOs, or the role of the corporate core and its effect on tenure and turnover.

They are doing a very good job and therefor I give you the link to this pdf file: http://www.booz.com/media/file/BoozCo-CEO-Succession-2010-Four-Types.pdf?cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=Booz+News+Alert+-+CEO+Succession+(Multi-List)+-+June+2&cm_pla=Function+-+Enterprise+Strategy+(Public)&cm_ite=http%3a%2f%2fwww.booz.com%2fmedia%2ffile%2fBoozCo-CEO-Succession-2010-Four-Types.pdf&cm_lm=teg@trainifique.com&cm_ainfo=&att1=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%&att2=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute2%%&att3=%%__

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My three most important tips for a trainer

Many people come to me and says I get easily in touch with the attende on my trainings and not at least I get them to open up for me. Many of my trainings are quite personal and you make some «soulsourcing» and we get on a very personal level.

There may be things being said to me in confidence or in plenary. It should be noted that I have been participated in several trainings where the trainer don

´t get the same contact with the participants.

In one training the trainer was really focused on the training and he was not open for discussions in the  breaks. He was focusing on the trainings and if he should change something for the next session

He therefore had no contact with participants during the break. I believe that it´s in the breaks you can «pick up» new things or clarification etc.

So here are my three most important tips as a trainer:

1. Be Precense

2. Respect the person and what he is saying

3. Show that you care

What are your top three tips?

 

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An interview with a great young entrepreneur

I am doing a serie of interviews of entrepreneurs in Norway and I am especially looking for young entrepreneurs which are the up and coming leaders in Norway. Emil Lindegaard Carlsen (18) has a very interesting story and is a big success so far. I am looking forward to follow this guy in the future.

Emil started his first company, Garden Services, as a 13-year-old. When he was 16 he was managing director of a youth enterprice in school, and when he was 17 he started a «real» company with a colleague. Emma AS which has been on for 1.5 years selling patch of all kinds in grocery stores in Norway, a series of products for first aid.

Now they have hired two «adults», a general manager and a salesman. Emil takes even the role of Sales and Marketing. Now the High Schools senior students on their way to their vision to become a leading player in the Nordic market.

Emil is the entrepreneur of the month and you can read the whole interview in norwegian, at this link: http://norskgrunderforum.no/maanedens-grunder/juni-2011