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Nov122010
Tactical Tip #7: Mentor Someone
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 09:55AM Everybody needs somebody in their corner!
- Reflect on who made a difference in your life, and resolve to play it forward.
- Mentors can bring stability and hope when someone is climbing towards a goal.
- Like a good scout, you have to be trustworthy, honest and patient.
- But you don't have to be perfect; by sharing your own struggles, you paint possibilities.
- Be a cheerleader, suggest alternatives, but above all, listen.
- Ask probing questions, but don't try to solve your mentee's problems.
- Be accessible, meet regularly and help your mentee track small successes.
Check out who mentored celebrities at www.hsph.harvard.edu/chc/wmy.
Dr. Normal H. Cohen has a good series of mentoring materials and models.
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