ABSTRACT
It is no surprise that mentoring has become a basic leadership competency. Leaders who do not learn and do not promote learning within their organizations often end up thwarting their own efforts to lead effectively. Learning is the primary purpose, process, and product of mentoring. Relationship is the glue that binds the partnership. There is a direct correlation between the quality of partner preparation and the development and growth of the relationship. Leaders should periodically ask themselves two challenging questions. First, Who is mentoring you right now? Second, Who are you mentoring? For both mentors and their partners, the learning and relationship building that results from successful mentoring can turbo-charge leadership growth and development in a myriad of ways. Learning is accelerated, deepened, and broadened. Mentoring partners gain new perspectives and feedback that help clarify and challenge their thinking.
