Often, we cannot remember the 5 last presidents, the 5 last Oscar winning movies or name the top 5 Fortune 500 companies. Ask a person to name the top 5 people who have served as valuable mentors, role models or coaches in their life and presto! They will rattle off the names. We remember those who care about us and others will remember you if you show caring and appreciation of them."- Chris Kuselias.

To clarify this point and assess your network, here is an interesting and informative exercise to evaluate your current spheres of influence, that is, who it is you choose to associate with and how they impact your life... positively or negatively.

For this assignment, add to a blank Word Doc and:

1. Make a list of the family members, friends, co-workers and any other contacts with whom you interact the most or with whom you typically spend the majority of your time.

2. Put a "+" next to each person who inspires, encourages or builds you up as a person. Put a "-" beside every person who is toxic - people who complain, spread rumors, act negatively, have a poor attitude, find the bad in people, whine and criticize.

(Hint*)

• Describe why mentors are essential to achieving your calling
• Identify and analyze the 5 P's.