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In corporate world, I have come across many people, well skilled, well toned up practically to even smell the slightest problem in the process and have ready solution for all such problems. But, when it comes to sharing the knowledge, they become introvert and shy away from the responsibility of teaching the young recruits to face the cruel customers. They think, they will lose the edge over others, if they impart knowledge. In my opinion, its their short-sightedness which prevents them to do so and its also their lack of confidence in their own abilities, which holds them back from becoming the true leaders and mentors. By not sharing the knowledge, they take on the burden of each task on their own shoulders, which means they lack the value of delegating the work to their juniors. So, many a times, they get entangled themselves to small pity jobs and do not have time to look at the big picture. In my opinion, it hampers their own journey towards the Top because they make themselves Almighty Specialists for a task that even management do not want them to allocate more or greater responsibility.

I am in support function for last 19 yrs and known as "Free Consultant", not only for Related technical expertise but also for any personal problem among my friends and colleagues. I know for sure that each time, I give a suggestion to anyone, it also increases my own sphere of knowledge. Its like adding words or thoughts or knowledge or problem solving skills to your own database of inner Library and you can depend upon same ideas to sort out your own problems, many a times later on in Life. You do not have to think again of an idea in case u have suggested something earlier to a friend for similar issue and apart from that u must have known the result of that idea, so u can even change a bit accordingly.

The above thoughts started when I had answered a Question on Linkedin and the same was selected as a Good Answer, the same is shared below, enjoy the lanes of my thoughts..

Q - What has been your most valuable reward as a mentor? Mentee?
Asked by Vaughn Akins 7 days ago in Mentoring Closed
Your answer was selected as a Good Answer
Your public answer:
“By sharing my experiences, I do mentor many but more than that I learn myself new things, my self confidance increases. Above all, the best possible reward comes in the shape of glint in the eyes of the so called students, which reflects the gain in their confidence to handle things in much better manner. Their appreciating words do create a flutter in the mind and pump up the adrenaline to impart the knowledge in the best possible manner. I enjoy it..”