why we do this
Our “Why”: Functional Mentoring exists in order to fully develop our readers unrealized potential, both Mentors & Proteges.
our ground rules
- Be Courteous; Dignity and Respect Always
- Words Mean Things
- At some point in our relationship, you’ll thank or accuse us of being straight shooters
- You learn more from your failures than your successes
- Even the most perfect outcome leaves room for improvement
- “Should” is a red flag to warn of a gap between expectations and reality
- Humility is foundational
who we are
Christopher J. Colombo has been succeeding and failing at mentoring and following for the last 25 years. Making the most of available potential is the reason he keeps getting out of bed in the morning. A Dad and Husband first, foremost and always, a physician and coach by profession, and a Retired Army Officer. He spends his spare time trying to learn chess, and proving to his chess students that his fondest wish is that they surpass him.
Paul M. Michaud has dedicated his life to the craft of leading and mentoring. Whether in his former Army career as an officer and healthcare executive, as a radiologist, or as a father to five young men, he strives to “walk the walk” of humility, decency and humanity, and never ceases in his search for a better way to build relationship and seek a meaningful life.