HomePublicationsRelationship-Rich Education Chapter 6: Mentoring Conversations Book MenuRelationship-Rich Education ChaptersChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6ConclusionPostscriptAbout the Authors Discussion Questions Related Articles and Media Research Details Reviews Buy in PrintISBN: 9781421439365November 3, 2020 | Johns Hopkins University Press Mentoring conversations—whether sustained over long periods of time or conducted “on the run”—are much more likely to happen in a culture that values and practices mentoring in many forms and locations throughout the college. This chapter explores five essential characteristics of meaningful mentoring conversations: Mentoring conversations create space for students to be heard and to be human. Mentoring conversations include “nitty-gritty” guidance and knowledge. Mentoring conversations include “warm handoffs” that facilitate yet more relationships. Mentoring conversations are especially important during low moments in students’ lives. Mentoring conversations leave legacies. Share: