TO THOSE IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIP

I was speaking at a mentoring conference and a young man commented on how his mentor does not like him, that he keep back information from him and all that.

After probing a little, I discovered that he was not doing something that is vital to mentoring relationship - Thankfulness. Many don't see the reason to be thankful to their mentors, after all, they paid to join his mentoring programme.

Sometimes, mentors don't give out information 'totally'. Please understand the context under which the word totally is used here. It has nothing to do with keeping back or punishment. It is just their way of testing obedience, and not wanting to overwhelm the mentoree with too much at a time.

Appreciation in mentoring relationship has nothing to do with bribe. Absolutely nothing! It is a way of saying you are grateful to the mentor for his time and information, especially when it has worked well for you.

Appreciation can take any of the following forms:

• CASH GIFT
• MATERIAL GIFT
• INFORMATION AND SUGGESTION THAT CAN HELP HIM IMPROVE
• SOLID UNSOLICITED TESTIMONY
• PROMOTION OF HIS SERVICES TO OTHERS
• HELPING HIM TO DO SOME WORK FOR FREE

When a mentor gives you information and he notices, that you are the grateful type, you hear something like this: "sorry James, I forgot to also tell you that ..." "I forgot to include this e-book in the pack I sent to you, here it is"

In actual fact, he didn't forget, the new information or material was simply a reward of your appreciation.

A man who is not grateful is a great fool. So go on this week keep appreciating people. Especially those who are contributing to your success in life and business.

To your success.

Taiwo
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