![]() ![]() This makes sense since the question, “Will you be my mentor?” is pretty generic, and not especially clear. The first requires being highly intentional about what you expect from the relationship. I suggest two strategies for those seeking mentors, or whose present mentoring relationship feels a bit stiff. While these approaches can be effective, they often overlook the importance of personal chemistry in mentoring relationships. “If I mentored everyone who asked,” one high-profile woman in banking told me, “I’d have to quit my job.” To address the mismatch, many organizations have set up mentoring circles as part of their employee networks, or asked HR to assign mentors to people who request them. So it's no surprise that senior people often report being inundated with requests. The primary reason is that there are far fewer people at senior levels, which is where those searching for mentors usually look. There’s a huge mismatch between the number of people seeking mentors and those who can fill the traditional role. Yet mentors are notoriously difficult to find. And yes, we all can benefit from having a well-placed mentor to provide advice, connections, and support. ![]() ![]() “I need to find a mentor.” I hear this all the time. ![]()
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