Not Reaching Your Full Potential? Level Up With Professional Mentor Steve Moss

Steve Moss had two passions throughout his career: one was building brands, and the other was helping build people’s careers. After brand building in his corporate career, Steve decided to start a mentorship organization to give others the tools they need to excel in their professions. 

Thus, Executive Springboard was created. But why did Steve choose mentorship over other coaching techniques, and how can you benefit from mentorship? 

After lasting 19 months in his corporate job, Steve began researching and found that 50% of executive external hires fail in the first 18 months. When this happens, it’s not only stressful for the executive, but it also costs the company a ton of money. 

This is where mentorship can help. Instead of coming from a particular field of study or HR (like many coaches), mentors have likely sat in somebody’s chair and gone through similar difficulties. Mentors can be vulnerable and talk about their failures and what they learned, which in turn helps mentees open up, face their fears, and avoid the same mistakes. 

Especially after transitioning to a new role, mentorship is crucial to help someone grow and thrive beyond the 90-day onboarding period. But in addition to helping individuals navigate their careers, mentorship also aids the company as a whole. It boosts retention, helps people get promoted, and creates happier, stronger teams. 

Listen to this episode of The Judd Shaw Way Podcast with Judd Shaw featuring Steve Moss, the Founder and President of Executive Springboard. Steve talks about the differences between mentoring and coaching, why he started Executive Springboard, and the ways in which mentorship can transform a person’s career. 

In this episode: 

• [0:36] Judd Shaw introduces his guest, Steve Moss
• [1:14] Steve talks about the difference between mentoring his children and mentoring his grandchild
• [3:21] What inspired Steve to start Executive Springboard?
• [6:48] The differences between a mentor and a coach
• [10:53] When is the right time to provide mentorship?
• [16:56] Steve explains how the mentoring process works at Executive Springboard — and what he looks for in a mentor
• [19:27] Why servant leadership is so important
• [22:40] How Executive Springboard matches mentors and mentees
• [26:02] Steve talks about why mentoring is a marathon, not a sprint
• [32:05] How mentorship can help serve a company’s mission and purpose

🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️

Name: Steve Moss

Short Bio: Steve is an Executive Mentor, President, and Founder of Executive Springboard, a network of current and former C-suite executives who mentor leaders to help them excel in new roles. Before Executive Springboard, Steve was the interim CEO for Minnepura Technologies, a Marketing Consultant and President at Moss Re-skilling, and the CMO at Imitation. Steve received his BA from Georgetown University and his MBA from The Wharton School. 

Company: Executive Springboard

Connect: LinkedIn | Email

🔑 Relevant Resources 🔑

• “Choosing a mentor: Four questions to ask yourself”