Some of the most important lessons a mentor teaches happen when he is not trying to teach anything. In this Pursuit Bite, Thomas shares how two mentors shaped more than his knowledge: Jim Fink modeled grace and helped him plan a major career decision, while Marc Serrao demonstrated that success should never make a leader too important to notice the person who needs help.

Key takeaways

• A mentor should not replace your responsibility to think, decide, and do the work.
• Character is a stronger qualification than impressive results alone.
• Proverbs 15:22 points toward many advisers, not one person who covers every area.
• Mentors can help you avoid preventable mistakes and months of repair.
• Start with coffee and thoughtful questions; do not force a ten-year commitment.
• Humility, cu ...