Are You Ready?

A mentoring relation ship is not something to take lightly. Many people see the advantages of a mentoring relationship, but they aren’t fully prepared to take advantage of it. Below are some things that will help you decide if you are prepared to be either a mentee or a mentor:

For the Mentee

• Are you prepared to take an active role in developing yourself as a writer, speaker or whatever area of development you have?
• Do you know what you hope to gain from the mentoring relationship?
• Do you know what is preventing you from reaching your goals?
• Are you willing to develop your interpersonal skills?
• Have you considered what it is that your mentor can do to help you?
• Are you willing to listen with an open mind to suggestions your mentor makes? Are you willing to try the suggestions before dismissing them?
• Do you have time to spend improving and working with your mentor?

For the Mentor

• Do you have an interest in the success of your mentee?
• Are you willing to use your contacts in the industry to help your mentee?
• Do you have time for this?
• Are you looking for ways to be a better mentor?
• Are you willing to develop your interpersonal skills?