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A high-stakes relationship is typified by mentoring. A mentor gives their time, attention, and resources. Mentoring goes beyond a person's formal job requirements. When a mentor is well-intentioned but too deplete to deliver essential mentor functions, the result is marginal mentoring, which is no longer of use.

If you deplete your energy to mentor, you will eventually be unable to mentor or help anyone at all. It is possible to identify and overcome mentor burnout by knowing the signs and regularly evaluating your risk factors. Find ways to maximize your time and broaden your reach. Your approach to mentoring should be changed to make it more enjoyable. It's important to model self-awareness and self-care when talking about burnout.

A mentor gives their time, attention, and resources. Mentoring goes beyond a person's formal job requirements. Junior members of any organization seem to instinctively identify and gravitate towards the most impactful mentors, and those mentors are often already quite busy Great mentors can easily become overwhelmed and less effective in their mentor role.