Work Does Matter

I had the priveledge today to act in the capacity of a trusted advisor to a former colleague of mine.  I felt honored to be thought of in terms of a trusted advisor by someone I had worked with only a brief time and not directly.  Yet he sought me out for advice.  I met with him, listened to his concerns, provide him with ways of thinking about his underlying concerns and then offered some options for his consideration.  Why did he seek ME out I wondered.  The answer I believe is that he felt safe.  He could be vulnerable, he could be confused, he could be himself without any fear of feeling foolish or acts of retribution.

We all need trusted advisors, regardless of the job we perform or the position we hold.  Trusted advisors help us get out of our head and help us to peel back the onion and uncover what is within us that we cannot get directly in touch with.  They help us to find the best of ourselves and are selfless with no hidden agenda.

I would like to hear your story and experience with your trusted advisor.  Please tell me your story and I will share it on the air.