Country Club Living - Palm Beach North - August 2026

A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 | C O U N T R Y C L U B L I V I N G - PA L M B E A C H N O R T H 5 COMMUNITY M entoring is foundational in Leadership. Sharing and receiving knowledge, skills, and habits benefit both the mentor and the mentee. I have been involved in a mentorship program here at Keiser University where we select and invite local business leaders into a 9-month program mentoring graduate students. The students have to apply and are vetted into the program. We developed a program where, monthly, all mentees and mentors gather and participate in lectures from leaders on relevant topics for the mentees. Additionally, both the mentor and mentee meet for coaching, sharing, and real-life experience in the workplace. At graduation, one would expect the mentees to share their experience, and of course they do. The mentors also describe the benefit they received from the experience. As a result, since the inception of the program, many graduates have found jobs through the mentors' network or, in some cases, directly with the mentor. This is what I call a win -win. Allow me to summarize the benefits both parties receive from mentoring. BENEFITS FOR THE MENTEES: • Mentees receive specific advice and direction on the knowledge and skills required to prosper in a workplace environment. • Mentees are introduced to an actual workplace and witness firsthand the day-to-day activities with both the challenges and opportunities workers experience. Real, solid practical experience. • The mentors introduce the mentees to their network. This results in new relationships and potential opportunities. As mentioned above, this has, in fact, happened repeatedly at the Keiser program over the past three years. • Mentors assist in resume building, establishing career goals, and provide a pathway for the mentee to navigate their future. BENEFITS FOR THE MENTOR: • When you teach and share knowledge and skills with another, you gain a better understanding. • The mentor’s leadership competencies are enhanced, such as coaching, listening, communication, and providing feedback. • Mentors will learn new ideas from the mentee - oftentimes a fresh perspective. In fact, mentees have helped the mentor embrace how AI can assist in the workplace, for example. • The mentors receive a great deal of personal satisfaction in knowing their contribution has made an impact. We all know it is “better to give than receive.” Giving back and “paying it forward” is a privilege and provides optimism for the future. As leaders, we are often indirectly mentoring. It is true, people do what they see. We need to walk the walk. We need to be more aware of our behaviors and actions. For the mentee, they need to see consistency, authenticity, respect for others, and demonstration of the values you aspire to for all. The bottom line: when you sign up for leadership, you sign up for mentorship. In summary, successful mentor-mentee relationships strengthen both parties. The investment is small, and the mutual benefits remain large. Lastly, and most importantly, lifelong relationships are formed. Bob Fashano is the founder of Lead One Consulting, LLC, an executive Coaching and Leadership Development Company located in Palm Beach Gardens. Bob Is a certified Executive Coach from the Center for Executive Coaching and a member of the International Coaching Federation. He is the author of a recently released book, "Make Today Your Masterpiece" and a new book to be released in the fourth quarter of 2026. He serves on the Keiser Flagship Advisory Counsel. THE GIVER AND RECIEVER BENEFIT - By Bob Fashano - Mentoring