What is a Mentor?
By Nicola Cronin (Excerpt) The figure of a mentor has been around forever, since the days of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. Nowadays, people often talk about the importance of mentoring in personal development and career context, with 'get a mentor' being a key piece of advice from successful business people the world over. So what is a mentor? A mentor is a person who can support, advise and guide you. They typically take the time to get to know you and the challenges you're facing and then use their understanding and personal experience to help you improve. This relationship is additional to a manager or boss and benefits from a more personal and confidential structure. Mentors have the potential to become lifelong friends, or the relationship might only last until you've achieved a goal, there's no one size fits all. |
Many celebrities have publicly discussed the impact their mentors had on their success, including Christian Dior, Richard Branson, and Oprah Winfrey.
What is the purpose of a mentor? The purpose of a mentor is to help you excel in your career and become the best version of yourself. This may involve helping you achieve your goals, introducing you to new ways of thinking, challenging your limiting assumptions, teaching you life lessons, and much more. Why do people become mentors? People choose to mentor as it is a highly rewarding experience. Seeing somebody grow and succeed as a result of your advice is very valuable There are many benefits of mentoring for the mentor as well as the mentee, such as improving communication and leadership skills. |