In a world full of people who are hungry for success, what does it take to be a mentor? Anyone can become a mentor, but what does it really take to be a great one?
We all know that a mentor is someone who advises, trains and counsels his new trainees or students with his knowledge and expertise.
But a good mentor also displays his willingness to teach and eagerly shares his skills, knowledge and resources. He doesn’t just do it for the praise, he does it out of the goodness of his heart. He exhibits enthusiasm about his job and the industry that he’s in for he believes that enthusiasm is contagious. He values and commits to ongoing learning and growth in his field and is open to experiment and learn new practices. He provides guidance and constructive feedback and his mentees know that his words came from the right place.
A good mentor demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a positive role model for his mentees and much younger colleagues. He is respected as he goes above and beyond the call of duty. He walks the talk and leads by example.
He takes a personal interest in the mentoring relationship. He