Former bosses can make great mentors

The speaker discusses their former boss from Anston Young, who has transitioned from an employer to a mentor. This mentor now provides consultancy support to the speaker's current employer, HSBC. The relationship has improved since the speaker left Anston Young, evolving into a valuable career mentoring role. The mentor's extensive industry experience, networking skills, and authentic, honest nature have been beneficial to the speaker's professional growth.

Who is the speaker's former boss and mentor?

• A colleague from HSBC

• A former boss from Anston Young

• A friend from college

• A family member

What significant change occurred in the speaker's relationship with their mentor after moving to HSBC?

• The mentor became less supportive

• The relationship became more distant

• The mentor stopped providing consultancy

• The dynamic shifted to a career mentoring role

How long has the mentor been in the industry?

• Over 40 years

• Over 20 years

• Over 10 years

• Over 30 years

Which quality of the mentor does the speaker wish to emulate?

• Backstabbing

• Authenticity

• Dishonesty

• Aggressiveness

What is one of the key benefits the speaker has gained from their mentor?

• Learning to backstab

• Becoming more dishonest

• Gaining a well-networked contact

• Learning to be more aggressive