Sunday, August 20, 2017

“COMMITMENT” in Mentoring

How important is COMMITMENT to the success of a Mentoring relationship?

Here are a few quick and important thoughts from business leaders we’ve interviewed in the past. We’ve combined their comments on this important point together for your convenience and made them available in a video on our YouTube Channel. In addition, we’ve captured the essence of their comments and placed then further below in this post. We’ve also provided links to additional video interviews we’ve had with each business leader addressing other aspects of Mentorship. You’ll be able to click on their name to take you to those additional video resources.


Enjoy the Mentorship journey!

Seen below are some of the key points that were raised by our experienced panel of Mentorship and Business Experts on this topic!

We’d ask you to consider how COMMITMENT in the Mentorship relationship could be improved as you view the video and invite you to add your comments or experience to either our BLOG Post or in the comments section of our video on YouTube.

NOW, please enjoy the video on this topic and you can also read the comments provided by our experts on this topic:



  • Critical for both Mentor and Mentee
  • Show up prepared, Show up for meetings
  • Be ready, Respect the other person’s time
  • Take the relationship seriously


  • Mentorship only works if both parties are committed to do what’s needed
  • Assignments need to be completed and promises kept


  • When you’re involved in something, make sure that you’re really there!
  • It’s critical for the long-term growth in business and relationships
  • Work through the tough times and move forward


  • Keep your part of the Mentorship relationship
  • Don’t let the other party down


  • Mentorship relationships require that dependability is demonstrated
  • A personal example from his past is described in the video
  • Share insights and information that helps the other succeed


  • Be there on time, answer the phone call, show up at the Mentorship appointment


  • It’s up to both parties to determine the length of the Mentorship relationship
  • There is a commitment needed by both the Mentor and the Mentee
  • Time, effort, trust, and developing an understanding of the situation all take time and effort, but they contribute to overall success that’s realized.



FYI - Additional video interviews with Dr. William A. Gary can be seen by clicking the following:
     Dr. William A. Gary on Mentoring Tips & Insights
     Dr. William A. Gary on Mentoring Relationships

PLEASE feel free to share your comments to our post. 
We'd be very pleased to hear from you and let others benefit from comments related to your experiences for improving Mentoring Relationships.

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