Being a mentor to others

Mentoring is about helping others and setting them up for success based on your learning and experience. It is an effective way to develop leaders, through one-to-one mentor/mentee relationships. To be a good mentor, you must establish an informal communication style where the mentee can develop a comfort zone. The mentee can seek advice in multiple areas, such as career development or personal aspects, such as work-life balance. You should do an informal needs assessment and set mutual goals and expectations.

Mentorship is more about listening than talking. Sometimes, people need someone to listen to them and advise as required. You should listen carefully first and understand their point of view.

Help the mentee make their own decisions, making them feel more accomplished. As a good mentor, when advising on someone’s career, you need to be open to advice on the best fit for the mentee, even if it may not necessarily be the best fit for the...