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10 Steps to Successful Mentoring
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10 Steps to Successful Mentoring

by Wendy Axelrod
June 2019
Beginner content levelBeginner
224 pages
5h 1m
English
Association for Talent Development
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Step 6

Elevate the Power of Questions

“Positive questions bring out the best in people, inspire positive action, and create possibilities for positive futures.”

—Diana Whitney

Overview

• Determine the right type of question to use.

• Layer questions for bigger outcomes.

• Be respectful when asking questions.

• Listen with interest and compassion.

• Ask yourself questions.

Bill saw the struggles his mentee Randall was having with his staff members and knew exactly what Randall should do. The problem and resolution were so clear for Bill that when he closed his eyes to think about it, he could actually visualize Randall taking those steps toward complete resolution. He even felt the sensation of Randall’s hearty handshake, thanking Bill for this ...

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781949036480