To grow it is imperative to find mentors not gurus to learn from and grow professionally, this should help to make the distinction.
Guru ? All about them
Coach ? All about the athlete
Guru – Style
Coach – Substance
Guru ? Full of information often unconnected
Coach ? Bursting with knowledge that applies
Guru ? Has the secrets
Coach ? Open & willing to share
Guru ? Quick with putdowns
Coach ? Quick to praise and uplift
Guru ? Dispenses and the Kool-Aid & expects all to drink
Coach – Water
Guru ? No questions & has all the answers
Coach ? Driven by questions
Guru ? Big bold claims
Coach ? Lets actions speak
Guru ? In the spotlight on the FrontPage or ESPN
Coach ? On the back page in small print or in the footnotes
Guru ? Quick to follow the $$$$$
Coach ? Driven by principles
Guru ? Complexifier
Coach ? Simplifier
Guru ? Exclusive
Coach ? Inclusive
Guru ? Conditional
Coach ? Unconditional