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		<title>Connect With Your Direct Reports By Helping Them Find Mentors</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2014 18:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Lee Stallard</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ways to Connect]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[100 Ways to Connect]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>#48 Arrange for Peer Mentoring A great way leaders can serve their direct reports is by making peer mentors available for those who want to improve in a specific area of competence or character. Select a mentor who is strong in the given area, and make the introduction. The mentor does not necessarily have to [&#8230;]</p>
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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="760" height="506" src="https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682-760x506.jpg" class="featured-image wp-post-image" alt="IMG_1128-1024x682" srcset="https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682-760x506.jpg 760w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682-518x344.jpg 518w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682-250x166.jpg 250w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682-82x54.jpg 82w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.michaelleestallard.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1128-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /><h3>#48 Arrange for Peer Mentoring</h3>
<p>A great way leaders can serve their direct reports is by making peer mentors available for those who want to improve in a specific area of competence or character. Select a mentor who is strong in the given area, and make the introduction. The mentor does not necessarily have to be someone at a higher level in the company, but should be someone knowledgeable about the area and willing to help others grow.</p>
<p><em>This is the forty-eighth post in our series entitled “100 Ways to Connect.” The series highlights language, attitudes and behaviors that help you connect with others. Although the language, attitudes and behaviors focus on application in the workplace, you will see that they also apply to your relationships at home and in the community.</em></p>
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