“ Tips for Successful Mentoring ”
Sovereign Grand Inspector General Charles Burns, Jr., 33°, Co- Chairman and Author of “A Guide to Light the Way to Mentorship”
C. Give Thanks Taking the time to explicitly state why you are grateful to be in the mentoring relationship can be a great conversation starter. It can also help build trust and rapport between you as you openly express gratitude. Do you tell your mentee or mentor the things they have brought to your life and the relationship? Do you take the time to share specific examples of what it is about your mentee or mentor that makes you appreciate them? Do you express how they have impacted your work? People tend to feel closer to one another when they open up and express real emotions. That can play a key role in forging a solid foundation in your mentoring relationship. Consider these conversation starters that you can use with your mentee or mentor to begin expressing your gratitude:
A Guide to Light the Way The goal of a mentorship program is to accelerate the
personal and professional development of mentees. This is achieved by providing mentees with guidance, advice and feedback from mentors who can develop an emotional bond with the mentee, have greater experience than the mentee, and can provide support, guidance, and opportunities to help youth succeed in life and meet their goals. This work provides a step by step approach on how to establish a mentoring program and provides a well-rounded methodology for creating successful mentoring experiences. Tips and techniques range from the program design and planning tools to the program marketing and tips for recruitment and retention. It is an all-inclusive guide to a successful mentorship program!!!
I am grateful for . . .
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I appreciate when you . . .
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I find it helpful when you . . .
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• I value you and try to show you by . . .
• Your partnership with me means . . .
Our conversations help me . . .
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• Your personality/attitude/insights/ experience/openness helps me . . .
• This relationship has given me . . . Expressing genuine gratitude can strengthen your relationship. It can also help you build your character as you strive to show appreciation as well as give you a renewed sense of commitment to your mentee or mentor. As you continue on your mentoring journey, remember that mentoring is a personal relationship between humans and that fostering better mentoring conversations can help you achieve success. Reference: Francis, L., & T, S. (2019, June 18). 3 Tips for Successful Mentoring Conversations. Retrieved from https://www.td.org/insights/3-tips-for-successful- mentoring-conversations.
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