One Very Important Tip For Mentors Use Tell Me And Then Listen

Developing the Next Generation of Rainmakers One Very Important Tip for Mentors: Use “Tell Me” and Then Listen Recently I wrote: Young Lawyers: How Can You Get the Most from Mentoring?   Today, I want to share some ideas for mentors. How well do you listen to the young lawyer you are mentoring? I think it is a challenge for any busy lawyer. I know because, I loved mentoring junior lawyers, but I was still challenged to do it effectively. Here is an important tip: I became more effective when I began a sentence with “tell me…” and then actively listened. You will also: I practiced law for 37 years developing a national construction law practice representing some of the top highway and transportation construction contractors in the US.