Having a mentor can truly help you and your business, but what is the role of the mentee? What are you supposed to do? Not do?

Jill Marcus, owner of Charlotte, North Carolina catering company Something Classic, gives these tips for being a great mentee:

1. Keep it easy; natural; organic if you can. Know your limits - don't pull too much. Push every once in a while.

2. Promote your mentor. Network. Promote. Endorse your mentor to others in your circle.

3. Utilize Technology. Email. Email. Email. It allows your mentor to mentor you on their own schedule and in their free time.

4. Know your Mentor. Learn your mentors business model(s). Get to know them personally. Find out what they like to listen to, what books they like to read, movies they enjoy, family details etc. (but only if they're willing to divulge. This helps you respond to them and also thank them in ways that are important to them.

5. Keep confidentiality. Never disclose to others your discussions.

6. Make time. Find opportunities to make time for your mentor.

Do you agree with Jill's tips? What other qualities or actions do you think help make a great mentee?

Edited: 01/13/2009 at 10:53 AM by sbresources