Tips for Mentors/ Talents Relationship 1. Keep communications open. Talent: Be up front. Let your mentor know what your goals are and what you hope to take away from the program. Mentor: Help your Talent set realistic expectations. Also, if you know you will be unavailable because of business or personal travel, let them know. #talentsandmentors

2. Offer support. Talent: Remember that your mentor is there for you, but is only a guide. Mentor: Encourage communication and participation. Help create a solid plan of action. #talentsandmentors

3. Define expectations. Talent: Review your goals. Make sure your mentor knows what to expect from you. Mentor: Help set up a system to measure achievement. #talentsandmentors

4. Maintain contact. Talent: Be polite and courteous. Keep up with your e-mails and ask questions. Mentor: Respond to your e-mails. Answer questions and provide advice, resources and guidance when appropriate. #talentsandmentors

5. Be honest. Talent: Let your mentor know if you don’t understand something or have a differing opinion. Mentor: Be truthful in your evaluations, but also be tactful. #talentsandmentors

6. Actively participate. Talent: Listen. Ask if you can observe your mentor’s practice if he/she is local. Mentor: Engage in your own learning while you are mentoring, collaborate on projects, ask questions and experiment. #talentsandmentors

7. Be innovative and creative. Talent: Offer ideas on what activities and exercises you can do together. Mentor: Share your ideas, give advice and be a resource for new ideas. #talentsandmentors

8. Get to know each other. Talent and Mentor: Remember that people come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Get to know each other on an individual basis. #talentsandmentors

9. Be reliable and consistent. Talent and Mentor: The more consistent you are, the more you will be trusted. #talentsandmentors

10. Stay positive! Talent: Remember that your mentor is offering feedback and not criticizing. Mentor: Recognize the work the Talent has done and the progress made. #talentsandmentors

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Keys to successful Mentoring

Key #1: Develop a Relationship of Trust: Develop a relationship of trust. Relationships need to be built before any effective mentoring can take place. An environment of trust and mutuality must be established. It is important for the mentor and mentee to become acquainted with each other (Kutilek & Earnest, 2001; Mincemoyer & Thomson, 1998). Begin each relationship with a getting-to-know-you session. The mentor should greet the Talent warmly and help the mentee identify his or her professional needs and goals. The mentor should learn about the Talent's educational background and experience, and share information about his or her own background and experience. The mentor can then continue to build upon the mentees strengths, needs, and goals throughout the mentoring period. #talentsandmentors

Key #2: Define Roles and Responsibilities: Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of both the mentor and the mentee. Typically, a mentee is more receptive to feedback if he or she feels like an active participant in the relationship (Mincemoyer & Thomson, 1998). Questions to consider include: What will the role of the Mentor be? What types of mentoring will be most effective? What are the responsibilities of the Talent and Mentor? For example, the Talent may be required to attend specific training given by the Mentor or complete a certain number of mutually determined goals during the mentoring period. #talentsandmentors

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I have come to realize that many people struggle in life because they lack mentors. Many successful people often credit their success to the role a mentor played in their life. Mentors are people who can inspire you to succeed by the shear feats they themselves have accomplished. They often make a good guide, counselor, teacher, supporter and adviser because they have been where you aspire to be.

Truth is, there is hardly anything you want to achieve that somebody somewhere has not already accomplished. Like the saying goes, “there is nothing really new under the sun”, and as Bertrand Russell said, “the very best proof that something can be done is that someone has done it.” The only challenge therefore will be how to discover who has done what you are trying to achieve and how they did it. Seek them out and have them mentor you. We all need a helping hand, and truly successful people are often willing to lend a helping hand (not necessarily by dolling out their money).

The question is, “are you positioned for someone to find you attractive enough to mentor?” My advice…. seek out a mentor or two today; let their lives educate you and allow their successes to inspire you. Speak with them as often as you can; ask them how they did it, and what they think about your own dreams and ideas. In no time, you’ll find yourself making less mistakes, losing less time & resources and accomplishing more.

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