Great thoughts to embrace, Wendy. The shift to a mentor "title" facilitates many other shifts in the relationship. Another shift is on accountability. In a mentor role, accountability takes on a more active role on both sides. The person being mentored now must take on more accountability for their choices and actions while the person doing the mentoring must take on the accountability for providing the guidance, coaching, and learning opportunities.

Great post, Wendy.  Thanks!

Jon