Posted on August 11, 2007 - by admin

The Power of Mentorship

An Interview with one of the Co-Authors, Dr. Letitia Wright

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Lauren Smith:    Why did you write this book?

Dr. Letitia Wright:   I became a co-author because it provided me an opportunity to talk to women entrepreneurs about the one thing I see them do that causes failure. Business schools do not really talk about it and time management people act like it's something you can just time manage away. I wanted to share what successful women were really doing. 
 
Lauren Smith:    Why do you think it's important that women get mentoring?

Dr. Letitia Wright:   Mentoring is the fast track to Mastery. A mentor can show you how to do it, hold you accountable and show you the tools that you need. The relationship will cause you to grow faster. More importantly, you do not have to re-invent the wheel.
 
Lauren Smith:    Why don't women get mentored as often as men?

Dr. Letitia Wright:   Women do not ask for mentoring and when they do, they do not really have an idea of what the parameters will be. So they wind up in relationships that become inappropriate or actually cause them a setback

Lauren Smith:    How can someone find a mentor?

Dr. Letitia Wright:   First determine what you are seeking from a mentor.  Then when you meet with that person, you can address your expectations in terms of time and performance. Then look for people who excel in the areas you need to excel in. astly, ask!

Lauren Smith:    What tips can you offer to women hoping to start a business?

Dr. Letitia Wright:   Understand who your market is. I have too many conversations with people who believe their product is for everyone. Unless you are selling air, its not.  Pick a market and work that market, do not take on the entire world.
 
Lauren Smith:    Can you tell us about your work?

Dr. Letitia Wright:   I am the host of the Wright Place TV show, a weekly 30 minute broadcast television show for the woman entrepreneur. My guests talk about what is working now, not stories of success from 20 years ago. I host people like Mark Victor Hansen, Dottie Walters ( when she was alive), Stedman Graham, Robert G. Allen, T. Harv Eker and many others.
 
This summer I am producing and directing a movie called The Power of Mentorship.  t's due out December 6, 2007. My hope is that it will give people everywhere real examples and encouragement to create success in every area of their lives.