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What Makes A Good Mentor

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What Makes A Good Mentor*

Many people feel that being a Mentor requires special skills, but Mentors are simply people who have the qualities of good role models.
Mentors Listen:  They maintain eye contact and give Mentees their full attention.

Mentors Guide:  Mentors are there to help their Mentees find life direction, never to push them.

Mentors are Practical:  They give insights about keeping on task and setting goals and priorities.

Mentors Educate:  Mentors educate about life and their own careers.

Mentors Provide Insight:  Mentors use their personal experiences to help their Mentees avoid mistakes and learn from good decisions.

Mentors are Accessible:  Mentors are available as a resource and a sounding board.

Mentors Criticize Constructively:  When necessary, Mentors point out areas that need improvement, always focusing on the Mentees' behavior, never his/her character.

Mentors are Supportive:  No matter how painful the Mentee's experience, Mentors continue to encourage them to learn and improve.

Mentors are Specific:  Mentors give specific advice on what was done well or could be corrected, what was achieved, and the benefits of various actions.

Mentors Care:  Mentors care about their Mentees' progress in school and career planning, as well as their personal development.

Mentors Succeed:  Mentors not only are successful themselves, but they also foster success in others.

Mentors are Admirable:  Mentors are usually well-respected in their organizations and in the community.

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*Courtesy of The Connecticut Mentoring Partnership and the Business and Legal Reports, Inc.---Best Practices in HR, Issue 653, September 30, 1999.




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