Mentors are usually Executives

• Anyone with knowledge, skills and experience to share, regardless of level or title, can be a Mentor
• The Gallup Organization champions “heroes in every role” — which means there are potential Mentors at every level

Mentoring requires a lot of time

• Mentoring is more effective in smaller bites of time on a regular basis
• HRPLD asks for a minimum commitment of 2-4 hours/month for 8 months (October-May)
• Contact hours can be in person, by phone, via e-mail, at Mentor-Mentee meetings... whatever works best for the Mentor-Mentee pair

Mentoring is a lot of (extra) work

• Mentoring influences all areas of life: work, family, lifelong learning, community service
• Your mentoring skills will also positively impact colleagues, partners, children, friends, other associates

Mentoring means giving feedback

• Feedback is just one facet of mentoring; constructive feedback is what Mentees need and want
• Exchanging ideas, effective questioning, active listening, inspiring, motivating are equally important