What's Your Favourite Mentoring Story?

I recently got together with a wonderful gentleman I've considered to be a personal Mentor for a number of years. Not only has he been a terrific influence in my professional development, but he's also become a very good friend. While distances separate us, I do enjoy every opportunity we have to connect, whether that's in person, or through the use of technology.  

As we were talking about Mentorship at our most recent get together, I mentioned a dinner theatre show my wife and I enjoyed a number of years ago.  It was a rendition of  "Tuesdays with Morrie" - by Mitch Albom. 

Jamie Farr (from M.A.S.H. fame) was masterful in the role of "Morrie" and Rejean Cournoyer did a great job with the role of "Mitch".  By the end of the evening, I don't think there was a dry eye in the house!

For those not familiar with the story, it is told through the recollections of Mitch Albom, a  career-focused sports writer recognizes that he's been caught up in the pursuit of career success. In a cathartic release, "Mitch" acknowledges that he's lost sight of the important things in life. In an effort to make amends for having not kept a promise to stay in touch, Mitch reconnects with Morrie Schwartz, his former college professor and one time Mentor. Nearly twenty years have lapsed and Morrie is now slowly losing his battle with ALS - Lou Gehrig’s Disease. With time slipping away, Mitch agrees to come for another visit, and so begins a series of Tuesday meetings.  As they meet, a significant transformation takes place, as a wise Mentor shares many of the lessons learned, and thus helps his Mentee become a more balanced and wiser human being.  Tuesdays with Morrie is a great story with much to say to those who find themselves 'busy' with the many things that call for our attention.

While there are likely many lessons to be extracted from this story by Mitch Albom, for me it illustrates the potential richness that can develop within a Mentor - Protege (Mentee) relationship.  In spite of the time between their points of contact, this story reminds us to consider the longer-term. impact of the decisions we make today, and to develop those significant relationships that can mutually increase the quality of our lives. 

There are many more great examples out there ... we'd be pleased to see your comments on this, or on another story, movie or television show that depicts Mentorship.  Let our audience know what lessons can be learned and how the story made an impact on you.


And as always, we welcome your thoughts and insights related to important aspects and insights related to Mentorship!

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