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Top 10 Commandments of Mentoring, #10
#10 Bring Closure All mentoring should have closure. This helps to bring a satisfactory end to the experience. When mentoring has no closure it usually dwindles down to uneasy feelings on the part of both people. Mentoring is never meant to be forever ongoing. A happy ending will include closure in which both parties evaluate, […]
Top 10 Commandments of Mentoring, #8, #9
#8 Communicate Expectation Have you ever been disappointed with a mentoring relationship? Most of us have at least once.I have found that expectations are the root of the most disappointing mentoring experiences. This commandment is mainly the responsibility of the mentoree. The basic rule here is before you say yes you must communicate to the […]
Top 10 Commandments of Mentoring, #6, #7
#6 SET TIME LIMITS I am a loyal person and take commitment very seriously. When I lived in San Diego I kept this quote by Chuck Swindoll on my frig: “Integrity is keeping your commitment even when the circumstances surrounding the commitment have changed.” Being committed is good. Loyaltiy is good. But with every great […]
Top 10 Commandments of Mentoring, #5
#5 Keep it Confidential To have the greatest impact, mentoring must be up close and personal. This can happen long distance (phone, email, letters) or face to face. Trust is important to any relationship including that of mentor and mentoree. Once trust is violated it takes too long to rebuild. Some people are more vulnerable and […]
Top 10 Commandments of Mentoring, #4
#4 Agree on Accountability Something that does not usually happen but should be planned is to agree on accountability. To get the most out of being mentored this should be planned. Without it you will not see the impact of change that is possible. The heart of empowerment is not just in what a mentor […]
#3 Meet Regularly
Continuing with the Top Ten Mentoring Commandments… #3 Meet Regularly Different expectations in regard to regularity of meetings can result in disappointment or frustration. Some mentors will have in mind less frequent time together and mentorees may envision more time together. Hurt feelings can also result in not talking this over and setting some ground rules. […]
#2 Determine the Purpose
Continuing with the top ten commandments of mentoring, here is #2… 2. Determine the Purpose I have spoken with many women (and some men too) who shared with me that past mentoring relationships proved to be disappointing. This is often due to having different or unfilled expectations. I am very big on communicating the purpose […]
Why Take a Vacation When You Don’t Have Time?
Last night the fam and I arrived home at midnight from a vacation in Williamsburg, VA. It was wonderful and I can’t believe my husband, children and I almost missed one of the best weeks of our lives as a family. But I have a confession to share with you. Before planning the trip I felt we didn’t […]
Williamsburg, VA
Dear Reader, Just wanted to let you know that my family and I are celebrating my birthday (today) and the 4th of July in Williamsburg, VA this week. We left Sunday after church and got here in about 7 hours. What we have seen so far is very beautiful. I love all of the trees and […]
#1 Commandment of Mentoring
Today I will continue with the “Top 10 Commandments for Mentoring.” Before starting I want to share that prayer is vital in all that we do as believers. Not putting it on this list does not mean it is not necessary but because it is just a given. #1 Select Wisely For the Mentor: Don’t […]
