Get the Most Out of Your Match
Rena Gainey, local leadership and corporate training expert, gives Matches the following advice:
Prepare for the conversation by thinking about your skills and abilities. “Differences fall away when you listen and realize someone’s story and understand their ambitions.”
Learn about your mentee/mentor and gauge their mindset. What phase of life are they in and how can you relate?
Share openly and be an active listener. “You should strive to share 15% more and listen 15% more.”
Reflect on how they can be an ally in your development. “Trust and respect are reciprocal, how do you create trust?”
Define accountability. Consider completing the Strike a Match agreement during your first meeting.
Tips for the first meeting
Strike A Match Roadmap
Check out what Forbes has to say about being a mentee and what they say about being a mentor.
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