BUMPS IN THE ROAD
Most mentoring relationships encounter stumbling blocks at one time or another. These often arise as a result of untested assumptions, fuzzy goals, breaches of confidentiality, miscommunication, or lack of time. Nick and Jon were able to successfully work through a potential stumbling block.
Nick was looking forward to his next lunch with Jon, during which he planned to tackle one of his biggest challenges—how to deal with Charlie's bullying and confrontational style. Nick was disappointed when he received a voice message that Jon had to cancel. Nick e-mailed a few dates as options for rescheduling but didn't hear back. A week later he e-mailed Jon again but still received no response. Nick was irritated and disappointed. Three ...
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