Similarly, other researchers have identified mentoring as an important ingredient for early
career faculty. Santo et al. (2009) explained that organizations that provide “sufficient time,
intrinsic motivation, formal mentorship, culture that values research, and a network of external
colleagues” (p. 120) were associated with greater research productivity. McCormick and Barnes
(2008) identified attributes of helpful mentors as empathetic, patient, honest, and accessible and
of good mentees as ambitious, open minded, humble, and appreciative. They felt that such a
combination provides honest, supporting, and trusting relationships that facilitate professional
growth and development.