A guide to more inclusive mentoring

Mentoring is one of those wonderful things that benefits everyone involved.

But it can be a daunting proposition—especially if you want to invest in someone who doesn’t look like you. It’s hard to know how or where to start.

Troy P. Thompson, a personal development coach and leadership consultant (#BetterWithTroy), knows a thing or two about the subject. In addition to his seat on the advisory board for Pace University’s Transformative Leadership program, he also chairs the professional development committee at SEO Scholars, where he oversees program development for its executive mentors. We asked him to share guidance on how to initiate, sustain and nurture a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship.

Getting started

Of course, the era of social distancing presents new wrinkles to the mentor/mentee dynamic. But regardless of where you are, it all starts with empathetic listening.