The leadership world is often overtaken by fads. The “next best thing” is always being promoted somewhere. One popular trend in recent years is mentorship. The arrangement typically involves older, seasoned leaders taking younger or less-experienced people under their wing.
Mentors develop a curriculum, assign reading and exercises, and take the lead in the relationship. During one-on-one meetings, mentors share the wisdom they’ve gained through years of experience and their protégé benefits from it.
While this type of relationship is common, I believe it has several inherent weaknesses.
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