July 6, 2018 Honoring Your Mentor   While there is no formal end to a mentoring relationship, there will come a time when the active mentoring will transition to more of a passive relationship. This could ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Knowing Things to Do   In every organization, there are things that are good for you to do, but are rarely expressed in writing. These include organizations to join, activities to participate ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Getting Help in Tough Times   Everyone will at some point go through a tough time in their life. This is when a mentor can be especially helpful to you. Your mentor may have had a personal experience ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Getting Things Done   One of the things that mentors know that you need to know is how to get things done. Skills that you need to be successful are sometimes thought of as an iceberg. Ten percent ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Setting Goals   Most of us have had the experience of setting goals, only to abandon these goals after a short period of time. A mentor can help you maintain your focus on your goals. Here ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Planning Ahead with Your Mentor   In most cases, your mentor will have already done many of the things that you will be doing over the next 2-3 years. Your mentor’s experience can be very ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Learning from Your Mentor   One of the things that drives a person to be a mentor is to be able to teach others what they have learned.   When 20+ year employees are asked: “What are the ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Using Your Mentor to Expand Your Network   One of the valuable aspects of having a mentor is the expansion of your professional network.  Mentors can make introductions for you to others who ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Opening Up to Your Mentor   A mentor can only be useful to you if you are completely open to him/her. This requires that you trust your mentor to keep your conversations in confidence unless ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Asking for Advice   The main value of a mentor is to provide you with advice. That sounds obvious, but what is not obvious is how to ask for advice. Here are some guidelines you can use in asking ... read more »