Afterword: Starting Strong, Moving Forward
Our goal in writing this book was to combine the power of story with the power of practice. We wanted to invite you directly into the rarely observed mentoring conversations that take place during the first ninety days of a mentoring relationship—to give you a touch, a taste, and a feel for the dilemmas, emotions, and thinking of both mentor and mentee.
Cynthia and Rafa needed to start strong, to work on their relationship before they moved forward. They needed time and continued good conversation to create mutual trust so they could be authentic with one another. And, as Rafa learned, it was the goal conversation, rather than the goal itself, that elevated the quality of the mentoring partnership. ...
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