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However, is this individual the right fit for you? Has the connection come through a trusted recommendation, a mentor introduction website or at a local bar? However you connect, it's prudent to ask your potential mentor a few questions to clarify things from the very beginning.

Committing to the development of future leaders is an important part of sustaining a company's culture. Part 3 of the "Grow Your Own Leaders from Within" series continues with strategies for mentoring high-potential employees selected for future leadership roles. If you missed the previous two posts in this series, click here.

"My life will be easier because my mentor will give me great advice which will solve all the problems impeding my path to success." Committing to a mentor, which means working together to meet known & unknown (and often challenging) objectives or goals, may in many respects make your life harder.

One highly underutilized opportunity for professional development is the mentorship. To some, the notion is quaint. Antiquated. To others, seeking help is akin to an admission of weakness. Complicating matters, everyone is stretched thin in our overconnected and hypercompetitive world. Globalization and our perpetual tethering to the Internet means that our office hours can virtually be 24/7.

One of the more rewarding experiences you can have as a leader is to be a mentor. Mentoring is a way to create a new leader and extend the legacy of your leadership. The benefits of mentoring are well known. As a mentor, you serve a trusted confidante over an extended person of time.