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Mentoring in the BLM
Planting the FutureE. M. Cobb
BLM Colorado
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BLM Mission Statement
• It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Present and Future
• Supervisors – you are present leadership - knowledge, culture, policies• Mentored – they are the future leadership
- ambition, mobility, desireSo – my question to you:“Do you have the passion to sustain the future
of the BLM?”
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Why Support Mentoring in the BLM?
Benefits for All!!1. New hires – eager, receptive, easily
frustrated, need “brought into the fold”2. Mid-career leaders – feedback, lessons
learned, advice, networking3. Senior leaders – corporate knowledge,
political insights, perspective, career guidance and networking
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W I I F M ?
“So……….What’s In It For Me??• Opportunity to help • Perspective • Motivate others to excel• Benefit the BLM• Leadership
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Mentor
• Odysseus had a son, Telemachus• Odysseus had a trusted friend, Mentor
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There are three ways to learn
• Reflection – which is most sublime
• Imitation – the easiest• Experience – the most
bitter
Confucius
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Sally Wisely – Perspective
• As Chief of Public Affairs in New Mexico “State Director’s Perspective” ** Gained trust ** Earned confidence of SD and
gained self confidence ** Encouraged to take risks & grow
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Exemplary Leadership
• How does one learn to make decisions? “By being around decision makers” Dwight David Eisenhower
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Mentorship Perspective
Mentors can offer perspectives.
“If everybody is thinking the same, then nobody is thinking!”
Patton
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Mentors
• Who can mentor me?• Why do I need one?• Where can I find one?• How can I use a mentor?• What can they help me with?• When to get a mentor?
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Who Can Mentor Me?
• Program Leads• Field Managers• ASDs, DSDs • Peers• Family• Other agency
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Who Should be Mentors
• Know and understand BLM • Desire to be Mentors• Proven expertise• Known, respected, trusted• Connected• Comfortable as a Mentor• Fair and Equitable
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Why Do I Need a Mentor?
• Direction• Feedback• Honesty• Networking• Cheerleading!!• Perspective
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Where Can I Find One?
• Field, State or WO Office• Training Center• Other Agencies• College• Retirees• Bottom line – You Need to Ask!!!
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How Can I Use a Mentor?
• “Hey, I’ve got a question?”
“My mentor had an answer!”
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What Can They Help Me With?
• Introductions• Organizational Culture• Counseling & Feedback• Opportunities – details, courses, meetings• Career planning recommendations• Networking
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When to get a Mentor?
• Now• Then• And Then Again!• Mentorship is dynamic, ongoing, changing.
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Mentors Motivate others to:
• Volunteer for a collateral duty• Take a detail• Learn someone else’s job• Toastmasters• Be positive• “Shine your light”
• Job shadow• Learn about recruiting and hiring• Pathways, Emerging Leaders, Leadership
Academy• Take the “hard job”• Be a teamplayer
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BLM Mentors – Encourage Opportunity
“Ability without opportunity is wasted”
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Mentorship Expectations
• What do you as mentee expect?• What does the mentor expect?• Time limitations? • How shall we “chat?” e-mail, telephone?• “In this relationship, I am looking for….?”
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Expectations – Questions for Mentorship
• “What do I need to be successful now?”• “Should I consider a move? A detail?”• “What do you see as my strengths? My
weaknesses? My talents?”• “Who can help me in other areas?”• “I’m considering ‘xyz’, who has been
successful at ‘xyz’?”
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Goals – Write Them Down
Harvard Seniors – Goals• 83% no goals, 14% verbal goals and only 3% had written goals• 10 years later – 14% made 3 times $$$$ and the 3% made 10 times the $$$$• The “take away” – Write down your goals
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My Goals
• I am now a ____________________• I would like to be a _____________ by this date____________________ and I will do the following to help me _____________________________ _____________________________
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BLM Mentors
• “Been there – done that”
• Diverse backgrounds• Diverse experiences• Proven performers• Respected• Value BLM & its
mission
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BLM Mentors – Benefit the BLM
• Rosey Thomas, Field Manager, Idaho• BLM’s first woman FMO• “life experience is critical”• “diverse perspectives”• “active mentoring positively benefits both parties”“Next Job…..State Director!”
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BLM Mentors – Benefit the BLM
• Gayle Sitter – Wildlife Lead, Montana• “Allowed me to develop as biologist”• “Gave me encouragement and enthusiasm”• “Value of working with people”• Mentor Moment: “Don’t teach them. Teach them to think.”
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Leadership in the BLM
• What is the BLM looking for?• What are the “keys” to my success?• Is there a “leadership list?”
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The Evolution of the CEO – the 5 Steps
• Rodgers – Leadership consultant1. Find a mentor – network, navigate, news2. Lead a team – get promoted3. Communicate results4. Seek wise counsel 5. Manage your time well
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Executive Core Qualifications
• Leading Change – goals, priorities• Leading People – nurturing, encouraging• Results Driven – accountability, ongoing
improvement
• Business Acumen – using human, financial, material resources
• Building Coalitions and Communications – networking, teambuilding
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Mentorship examples – one last story
• Jesse Owens – 1936 Olympics, Nazi Germany
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Jesse Owens – Motivating others to excel
Owens nearly missed qualifying in the long jump. His toughest opponent, a German named Lutz Long, gave Owens advice that helped him advance. Lutz was the first to shake his hand when Owens earned the gold. (The winning jump)
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Jesse Owens
Lutz Long & Jesse Owens
• "It took a lot of courage for him to befriend me in front of Hitler," Owens said.
• Long used a towel to “mentor” Jesse to success
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What Mentorship is NOT
• “BFF” – best friends forever• Sponsorship – bypass meritocracy
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Thank You for Your Time
• Questions?