They Invest in the Relationship With Consistent Behavior

12/02/2015 10:23PM | 6315 views

A good mentor will make the commitment to invest in the relationship with you for the long-term.

When a mentor has made the decision to trust you, you can feel safe in trusting him or her too. It is at this point that your mentor may begin to sponsor your career; they have your back and will help you navigate your succession plan. When your mentor is consistent in their behavior toward you, the relationship feels natural – and you begin to understand why people gravitate towards him or her as you did. Your mentor now serves as the standard by which to measure your other relationships at work.