Types of Pals
(or Educator, Parent, Employer, Instructor, Coach)
By Michael Hebron
Tom Rath, author of Vital Friends: The People You Can’t Afford to Live Without, says friends
can fall into the following categories. Undoubtedly, there is a fair degree of overlap:
Builder: Pumps you up, motivates you, helps you see your strengths, cheers you on.
Champion: Stands up for you, praises you, advocates for you when you’re not around.
Collaborator: Shares your interests and passions.
Companion: Is always there no matter what; the person you call first when something good or
bad happens.
Connector: Links you up with others who share your interests or goals; extends your network.
Energizer: Boosts your spirits, creates positive feelings; the person you call when you need a
laugh.
Mind-opener: Expands your vision, introduces you to new ideas, challenges conventional
thinking.
Navigator: Shares advice and direction; helps you talk through options and find your path.
Copyright Michael Hebron,2009 Learning Golf, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Neuro Learning for golf is a trademark of Learning Golf, Inc.
(or Educator, Parent, Employer, Instructor, Coach)
By Michael Hebron
Tom Rath, author of Vital Friends: The People You Can’t Afford to Live Without, says friends
can fall into the following categories. Undoubtedly, there is a fair degree of overlap:
Builder: Pumps you up, motivates you, helps you see your strengths, cheers you on.
Champion: Stands up for you, praises you, advocates for you when you’re not around.
Collaborator: Shares your interests and passions.
Companion: Is always there no matter what; the person you call first when something good or
bad happens.
Connector: Links you up with others who share your interests or goals; extends your network.
Energizer: Boosts your spirits, creates positive feelings; the person you call when you need a
laugh.
Mind-opener: Expands your vision, introduces you to new ideas, challenges conventional
thinking.
Navigator: Shares advice and direction; helps you talk through options and find your path.
Copyright Michael Hebron,2009 Learning Golf, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Neuro Learning for golf is a trademark of Learning Golf, Inc.
