Mentoring is everywhere—but not all of it works. In this episode, Paul and Matt separate hype from reality, covering what actually drives value for mentees, mentors, and organizations. They also place mentoring in a broader context.

Five Key Learnings:

• Mentoring demand is surging, but impact varies widely.
• Programs often fizzle when urgent tasks crowd out the important.
• Mentees can accelerate value by finding fit, keeping momentum, and using the relationship.
• Great mentors balance challenge with support—and know when to open their networks.
• Mentoring works best alongside other elements, not as a stand-alone fix.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Does Mentoring Still Work? - https://www.humanityworking.net/p/does-mentoring-still-work?r=ourxz

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