June 2019
Beginner
224 pages
5h 1m
English
Step 2
Establish the Relationship
“I am not what you see. I am what time and effort and interaction slowly unveil.”
—Richelle E. Goodrich
Overview
• Gain an understanding of your partner.
• Find common ground.
• Clarify expectations of working together.
• Identify your roles.
• Create a mutual agreement.
“Have to admit, I am surprised at how nervous I feel about my first conversation with Jessica. How do I make sure things are started right? It feels like I’m in a spotlight.” This is what Kal, an accomplished manager who was becoming a first-time mentor, shared with me. His mentee, a fast-rising professional in his field, was someone he had never met; they had been paired through the company’s mentoring program. Kal had a compelling desire ...