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Mentoring Problem
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike D. Jun 22, 2012. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All,I am a senior in college and am having some major problems mentoring a freshmen. He has a lot of the typical problems that some men seem to have these days low confidence and self esteem,…Continue
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Tanner Sledge replied to Tanner Sledge's discussion Mentoring Problem"Thanks for the advice Mike. I am mentoring him because he was assigned to my room during a church mission trip this past spring. He wants to be mentored for sure, he has said countless times how he has never had a positive…"
Rick Shelton replied to Tanner Sledge's discussion Mentoring Problem"Dutch,
I agree to a point. You should compliment small improvements but then ask "Now what?". Celebrating each and every small improvement will prove to be counter productive as it will 'end' the improvements. …"
Mike D. replied to Tanner Sledge's discussion Mentoring Problem"Why is he dependent on you? What have you done for him? Whatever it is you need to stop it. As a mentor you're there more to guide him than anything else. As a mentor you need to hold him accountable. If he fails…"
David F. replied to Tanner Sledge's discussion Mentoring Problem"Get him to use a day planner and log the day. Beyond that he needs to have goals set and tick of what he is doing daily to hit the goals.
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Todd Serveto replied to Tanner Sledge's discussion Mentoring Problem"Some things are better "caught" than "taught". The young man whom you are mentoring has probably never seen a good example of strong, competent manhood in day-to-day life. In all likelihood, he doesn't know how…"
The Dutch Dastard replied to Tanner Sledge's discussion Mentoring Problem"Hi Sledge,
Always a problem with those kind of guys, especially when they seem to adopt you like their new mom. The problem is that Alex is mostly right. He needs to crash and burn and realize that he's being useless for himself. In that, you…"
"Let him crash and burn. Let him know he's completely worthless unless he fends for himself. Be sur to let him crash and burn multiple times. That'll learn him."
Tanner Sledge posted a discussionMentoring Problem
Hello All,I am a senior in college and am having some major problems mentoring a freshmen. He has a lot of the typical problems that some men seem to have these days low confidence and self esteem, very passive, and dependent. All I seem to do is to motivate him temporarily, but no action ever comes from it. I also feel that he is becoming too dependent of me, and I am not sure how to find the balance of being able to mentor him making him more independent. Some advice from someone who…See More
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