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Mentoring: Giving Gifts We Don't Expect

Dec 01, 2009 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

(Originally appeared in December 2008 Newsletter) What a delight to receive an expected gift! Whatever the gift, the source, or even the occasion, a gift that shows up unexpectedly triggers something inside us by communicating that someone was thinking of us and cares. Not to be melodramatic, ... [More]

Accountability in Mentoring

Dec 01, 2009 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

(Originally appeared in March 2007 Newsletter) Healthy mentoring relationships often involve some form of accountability. Yet, some abuse it. Others resist it. For many, it's great in theory but confusing in practice. Still, an emphasis on accountability has become almost cliche and it is ... [More]

The Vision for Mentoring

Dec 01, 2009 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

(Originally appeared in October 2006 Newsletter) As we begin another school year, it's a good time to step back and reflect on the heartbeat of mentoring. Why are we doing this anyway? In some settings mentoring is only expected to enhance vocational proficiency and open career doors. In other ... [More]

Mentors as Listeners

Dec 01, 2009 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

(Originally appeared in February 2005 Newsletter) The Uncommon Individual Foundation defines mentoring as "a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction." How would you describe the power of those who listen? Some can trace their ability to make a complex decision back to ... [More]

Mentors as Spiritual Directors

Dec 01, 2009 by Don Payne | 0 Comments

(Originally appeared in December 2004 Newsletter) What metaphor would best capture your tendencies and strengths as a mentor? Mentors are sometimes search engines (to borrow internet lingo), who help others access information and experiences that will enrich their perspectives. Mentors can also ... [More]

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