How to Be a Great Mentor Without All the Fuss

Define your role and clarify expectations
by Mary Jo Asmus – Aspire Collaborative Services

Some mentor-mentee relationships just happen. They meet, they talk and they stay in touch. But are they defining their roles up front? Defining the two roles will ensure both parties benefit from the relationship and learn from each other. Yes, even mentors can benefit from the relationship.

Have you ever been a mentor or mentee? If so, what was one positive outcome from the experience? Or what advice do you have for others looking to join one?

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