How to be a Great Mentor?
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- How to be a Good Mentor? Have Patience and Listening SkillsTransferring Knowledge and Leadership Skills.
- Qualities of a good mentor
- SOLER Model Sitting at a comfortable angle and distance.Open posture, arms and legs are not crossed.Leaning forward from time to time, genuinely Interested and listening attentively.Effective eye contact without staring.Remaining relatively relaxed.
- Qualities of a good mentor
- 1. Communicate and Listen
- Communication is key for a mentor-mentee relationship.The mentee needs to be able to confide in the mentor.
- 3 ways to become a good mentor
- 2. Offer Constructive Criticism
- A mentor is be able to provide guidance and constructive feedback for the mentee. 1. Avoid Surprises2. Keep it Private3. Be Specific4. Don't forget the Positive5. Provide ideas for Improvement
- 3. Practice Empathy
- It's important to relate to the mentee and understand their perspective and feelings.Empathy requires effort.
- Willingness to share skills, knowledge, and expertise
- Willingly teaches and accepts the mentee where they are currently in their professional development.Willing to share information with the mentee continuously.
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and acts as a positive role model
- Exhibits the attributes that it takes to be successful in the field.
- Values ongoing learning and growth in the field
- Committed and open to experimenting and learning practices that are new to the field. Excited to share their knowledge with people that are new to the field.
- Respected by colleagues and employees in all levels
- Mentees look up to their mentors and can see themselves filling the position of their mentor in the future.
- Sets and meets ongoing personal and professional goals
- Continually sets a good example by showing their personal habits and overall personal successes.
- Values the opinions and initiative of others
- Values who work well in a team and appreciates the ongoing efforts of the mentee.Positive feedback and reinforcement.
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