Maximizing Mentorship
I was cleaning out files on my computer and I came across this article that my mentor and I wrote together but never got published! Enjoy! A mentor/mentee relationship can help you grow, challenge you , and help you to not only be a better professional but a better person. My mentor has been my go-to person for years . H ere is what WE have learned through mentorship : S eek out mentor when you are ready for one. Do not force it . Let the relationship grow naturally. It will be much more helpful. You might not be ready for a mentor the first day, month, year into your role. Find one when it’s right for you. Write down characteristics that are important to you in a mentor then seek out individuals that have those attributes. If you are passionate about something , find someone who is encouraging and will be a ch...