Comments on: Are you hiding behind the curtain of a powerful mentor? http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:48:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: How Hummingbirds Teach Us to Transcend Time | The Wayfinder Post http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-42754 How Hummingbirds Teach Us to Transcend Time | The Wayfinder Post Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:53:04 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-42754 [...] guess this is a pretty common issue but I remember being blown away after reading a post that my business coach Pam Slim had recommended feeling like she had read my mind and written it [...] [...] guess this is a pretty common issue but I remember being blown away after reading a post that my business coach Pam Slim had recommended feeling like she had read my mind and written it [...]

]]> By: Getting Over Overwhelm http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-38665 Getting Over Overwhelm Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:40:55 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-38665 [...] of work rather than a you-centric career has the additional benefit of helping with your fear of coming out from behind the curtain of [...] [...] of work rather than a you-centric career has the additional benefit of helping with your fear of coming out from behind the curtain of [...]

]]> By: Blow up traditional careers in favor of bodies of work | Escape From Cubicle Nation http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-34472 Blow up traditional careers in favor of bodies of work | Escape From Cubicle Nation Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:06:49 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-34472 [...] of work rather than a you-centric career has the additional benefit of helping with your fear of coming out from behind the curtain of anonymity.I often run into clients who get anxiety thinking about what may happen when they gain [...] [...] of work rather than a you-centric career has the additional benefit of helping with your fear of coming out from behind the curtain of anonymity.I often run into clients who get anxiety thinking about what may happen when they gain [...]

]]> By: Mary Aalgaard http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-18394 Mary Aalgaard Sun, 20 Feb 2011 19:54:07 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-18394 This is the best post/metaphor for where I am right now. I just typed "The End" on an original script and had friends over to read through it. I feel like I've come onto the stage. It was a hard struggle to get here. Excellent quote by Brenda Ueland. I'll be saving this post, and most likely sharing it with others. This is the best post/metaphor for where I am right now. I just typed “The End” on an original script and had friends over to read through it. I feel like I’ve come onto the stage. It was a hard struggle to get here. Excellent quote by Brenda Ueland. I’ll be saving this post, and most likely sharing it with others.

]]> By: Charlotte http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-6797 Charlotte Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:05:17 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-6797 Fantastic post. I've seen the "behind the curtain" syndrome affect so many otherwise brilliant people. And, ironically, the people who think that they have the least to offer are often the people who can offer <i>the most</i>. Hopefully this post brought some of those people out of the closet when you first published it, and hopefully it will do more now. :) I must rush out and get the book that you mention. Fantastic post.

I’ve seen the “behind the curtain” syndrome affect so many otherwise brilliant people. And, ironically, the people who think that they have the least to offer are often the people who can offer the most.

Hopefully this post brought some of those people out of the closet when you first published it, and hopefully it will do more now. :)

I must rush out and get the book that you mention.

]]> By: Havi Brooks http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-1918 Havi Brooks Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:59:46 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-1918 Terrific! I love the mental picture of "stepping out from behind the curtain", especially since once you do it you find that the whole world is right there waiting for you and cheering you on. Hurrah! I also agree that it's important to stand in your own place of knowledge, material, values, etc. It's tempting to want to parrot the brilliant people who have trained and taught us, but that's not necessarily what our personal audience needs. It's always a joy to meet people who have studied with top teachers, but when it comes to working with someone ... I have no interest in hiring or collaborating with a "Tony Robbins coach" or even a "Multiple Streams coach". I'd rather work with someone who puts him or herself out there as "this is me with my own thing, influenced by other good thinkers, but this is how I do it". Acknowledging the gifts of the mentors is different from just spreading their work. And a real mentor is the one who will encourage you to get out there and live your truth, your vision, your big ole crazy stuff that only you can bring to the world in your unique way. Thanks for the beautiful post. Looking forward to "meeting" the baby on the blog! Havi Terrific! I love the mental picture of “stepping out from behind the curtain”, especially since once you do it you find that the whole world is right there waiting for you and cheering you on. Hurrah!

I also agree that it’s important to stand in your own place of knowledge, material, values, etc. It’s tempting to want to parrot the brilliant people who have trained and taught us, but that’s not necessarily what our personal audience needs.

It’s always a joy to meet people who have studied with top teachers, but when it comes to working with someone … I have no interest in hiring or collaborating with a “Tony Robbins coach” or even a “Multiple Streams coach”.

I’d rather work with someone who puts him or herself out there as “this is me with my own thing, influenced by other good thinkers, but this is how I do it”.

Acknowledging the gifts of the mentors is different from just spreading their work. And a real mentor is the one who will encourage you to get out there and live your truth, your vision, your big ole crazy stuff that only you can bring to the world in your unique way.

Thanks for the beautiful post. Looking forward to “meeting” the baby on the blog!

Havi

]]> By: Lisa http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-1919 Lisa Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:42:03 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-1919 Thanks Pam... Thanks Pam…

]]> By: lilalia http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-1920 lilalia Sun, 09 Sep 2007 11:50:39 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-1920 Pam, like the other readers leaving comments, I think your words on this topic really rang true. Sometimes maybe it is about stepping out from behind the curtain. Other times though, it might be just a matter of learning that we are enough just as we are, each in their own humble way. Thanks for writing such a great post and sharing your experiences. Pam, like the other readers leaving comments, I think your words on this topic really rang true. Sometimes maybe it is about stepping out from behind the curtain. Other times though, it might be just a matter of learning that we are enough just as we are, each in their own humble way.

Thanks for writing such a great post and sharing your experiences.

]]> By: Andy Pels http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-1921 Andy Pels Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:56:26 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-1921 What!? Not hide my flaws? Are you crazy? Are you telling me that I can't make real progress without risking criticism, or at least public imperfection? Not fair! Of course, all of your posts are brilliant, but notice how the comments here say you've really hit home on this one. This is one of those universal topics that prompt introspection that can be uncomfortable. But it seems that those who are ready to push past the discomfort can really make a lot of progress. I think (hope) I'm one of those today since it only scares SOME of the heck out of me. Thanks for the wisdom. And as we leap, we can take a sort of half-comfort in the words of Olin Miller "You probably wouldn't worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do." -Andy P What!?
Not hide my flaws? Are you crazy? Are you telling me that I can’t make real progress without risking criticism, or at least public imperfection? Not fair!

Of course, all of your posts are brilliant, but notice how the comments here say you’ve really hit home on this one. This is one of those universal topics that prompt introspection that can be uncomfortable. But it seems that those who are ready to push past the discomfort can really make a lot of progress. I think (hope) I’m one of those today since it only scares SOME of the heck out of me.
Thanks for the wisdom.

And as we leap, we can take a sort of half-comfort in the words of Olin Miller “You probably wouldn’t worry about what people think of you if you could know how seldom they do.”

-Andy P

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/2007/09/06/are-you-hiding-behind-the-curtain-of-a-powerful-mentor/comment-page-1/#comment-1922 Jennifer Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:25:18 +0000 http://www.escapefromcubiclenation.com/?p=184#comment-1922 Hi Pam, Great post. I wanted to let you know that I quit my corporate job last summer and now I'm traveling around the country in an Airstream travel trailer with my husband. We're interviewing people who've quit to pursue their entrepreneurial passions for a book and film documentary called Carve Your Own Road. Last week we were in Minneapolis and met two incredible women. Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson who work in the corporate headquarters for Best Buy. The created ROWE (Results Only Work Environment) ROWE is all about output rather input, doing away with meetings and office schedules. Unbelievable what they've accomplished inside a Fortune 100 company. They are spinning out on their own with a company called CultureRX to consult with other company who want to implement this program. http://www.culturerx.com Hi Pam,

Great post. I wanted to let you know that I quit my corporate job last summer and now I’m traveling around the country in an Airstream travel trailer with my husband. We’re interviewing people who’ve quit to pursue their entrepreneurial passions for a book and film documentary called Carve Your Own Road.

Last week we were in Minneapolis and met two incredible women. Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson who work in the corporate headquarters for Best Buy. The created ROWE (Results Only Work Environment)

ROWE is all about output rather input, doing away with meetings and office schedules. Unbelievable what they’ve accomplished inside a Fortune 100 company. They are spinning out on their own with a company called CultureRX to consult with other company who want to implement this program.

http://www.culturerx.com

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