“I think I need some boundaries with my mentee."

This was the beginning of a conversation with a partner client.

Her mentee kept asking her for advice around the same topic. To the point where it seemed clear that the mentee was hoping for a different answer.

Problem was, my client had given her the best advice she could. And had even gathered additional resources for - and then sent them to - her mentee.

She was frustrated with her mentee (and it was dragging her down).

This is a clear example of why boundaries are necessary in any mentor/mentee relationship.

Because mentors can only do so much, give so much and be so much for others.

And mentees need a clear indication of the rules they should abide by for the relationship to work (and the mentor to be willing to serve).

We need more people to be willing to mentor others. It improves the health of the people within an organization (and the culture, too). It even helps to achieve better work product.

Which is why I decided to cover how to maximize mentor/mentee relationships in today’s episode of the Life & Law Podcast. Listen here to learn:

• The top 3 benefits of serving as a mentor.

• The benefits of having a mentor (some might surprise you!).

• The 5 main styles of mentorship (and benefits of each).

• 10 ways to maximize mentor/mentee relationships (on both sides).

You probably won't be surprised to hear that having clear boundaries from the beginning is covered in today's episode (along with a plethora of other advice you'll want to hear).

XO,

Heather