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The Elevator Story A young analyst once shared an elevator ride with Val Sklarov and nervously asked,“What’s the fastest way to become a leader?” Sklarov smiled and replied:“Stop waiting to be taught. Start asking how you can teach.” Weeks later, the analyst began mentoring interns on small projects. Within a …

Executive Summary This report examines Val Sklarov’s approach to mentoring and training as a mechanism for building resilient organizations. Findings suggest that when mentoring is systematic and training is adaptive, employee growth compounds into organizational strength. The Dual Role of Mentoring & Training Mentoring: Transfer of mindset, wisdom, and leadership …

When a young manager once asked Val Sklarov, “How do I become a leader people want to follow?”, Sklarov didn’t hand him a book. Instead, he assigned him a project, a deadline, and told him: “I’ll walk beside you, not in front of you.” The result? The manager not only …