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Connection: The first step in making
a connection is understanding why the relationship is wanted or needed.
Strategies to connect include respecting differences in personality,
agreeing upon the mutual rewards from the relationship, communicating
sincerity, and sharing common experiences.
Vision: Mentor questions can help
the mentee better understand their own goals, determine stepping stones
to reach these goals and possibly open the mentee’s eyes to alternative
goals.
Listening: Being a skilled
listener can be crucial to helping a mentee through a difficult period
or a new experience. Good listening also shows respect and builds the
relationship, increases knowledge, generates ideas, and builds loyalty.
Realistic Expectations: Mismatched
expectations are typically the cause of unsatisfactory relationships.
Pairs should establish and periodically revisit expectations, along
with the larger group.
Support: Offering encouragement
when needed and reassurance when necessary are vital components of a
good mentoring relationship.
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