I've been reviewing a PowerPoint presentation for a client this morning, on mentorship... what it is, the similarities and differences between mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship, etc. I'm particularly struck by the mutuality of the relationship... It's obvious what the mentee has to gain, but in a well-built mentorship relationship, the mentor also receives valuable things... from the satisfaction of being able to give back by sharing one's knowledge, to learning new things from the relationship as well.
It also occurred to me that a platform such as this one can offer opportunities for the same kind of mutual support and learning... Thoughts?