Why Some Leaders Get Mentored — and Others Don’t | Ep 16 скачать в хорошем качестве

Why Some Leaders Get Mentored — and Others Don’t | Ep 16

Two people can meet with the same mentor and walk away with completely different results. The difference usually isn’t the mentor — it’s how prepared the leader is to receive. In this episode of the Breaking 1000 Podcast, Mark, Scott, and Hunter unpack the often-overlooked discipline of how to be mentored well. From coming prepared with questions, to reporting progress, to honoring the people who invest in you, this conversation walks through what actually helps mentorship lead to real growth. They share real stories from decades of coaching relationships, including what mentors are really looking for, why “just showing up” isn’t enough, and how preparation multiplies the value of every meeting. You’ll hear practical insights on: why mentors don’t want compliments — they want implementation how preparation signals hunger, humility, and respect what to bring to mentoring, coaching, or counseling sessions how reporting progress deepens trust and investment why honoring your mentor’s vision changes the relationship Whether you’re a senior pastor, staff leader, or developing under someone else’s leadership, this episode reframes mentorship as something you actively steward, not passively receive. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why many leaders don’t know how to be mentored 01:10 – Two people, same mentor, wildly different results 02:10 – “Bring a bucket to the well” 03:06 – Hearing vs implementing (wise vs foolish builder) 04:23 – John Maxwell & Coach Wooden story 05:34 – Why showing up unprepared wastes mentorship 06:34 – What great mentoring prep actually looks like 07:00 – Monthly reporting that changed everything 08:52 – Making it easy for mentors to bring their best 09:49 – Collecting dots so mentors can connect them 10:35 – Why growth stalls when questions stop 11:44 – “I had to grow faster to stay ahead of your questions” 13:19 – Reporting creates accountability and momentum 13:40 – Always take notes (and clarify in real time) 15:10 – Sharing wins the right way 16:23 – Honoring mentors beyond the meeting 17:18 – Getting out of the “pile” of people 18:10 – Serving your mentor’s vision 19:16 – Growth teams multiply impact 21:15 – Why being late is a character issue, not a time issue 23:09 – Faithfulness that leads to more influence If you have a question or topic you’d like us to tee up on a future episode, email us at hey@readysetgrowchurch.com