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Decide whether to break up or make up with a protégé

Decide whether to break up or make up with a protégé

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Decide whether to break up or make up with a protégé

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- This summer I helped my middle schooler get ready for his 80s dance by introducing him to the classic lyrics of The Clash. Should I stay, or should I go, if I stay there will be trouble, if I go there will be double. These lyrics resonate not only for interpersonal relationships, but they also ring true when I think about decision points in mentoring relationships. I'm going to share four great strategies to help you decide whether to continue or not in your relationship with your protege. One, assess the tangible costs and benefits of staying in the relationship from your perspective. My research strongly indicates mentoring relationships that last are reciprocal. This does not mean there is a direct one-for-one exchange every day, but it does mean that over time, you feel like the relationship is worth your time and effort. What you exchange may be different but it must be valuable to each of you. For example, you might act as a sponsor to your protege by introducing them to…

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