Give me some real examples of in person mentorship.
Got in touch with a former direct report who told me he considered me a mentor, realizing that I was too young or new in my role and worried about being a high performer to realize that and act accordingly.
Reflecting on in office days of the past this weekend

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Find mentees who share similar interests. Be frank about your own career experiences. Nurture mentorship relationships so that they last for life.

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I consider my mentor as such because he is someone whose advice I value above many others because of our interaction and how he treated me and is regarded by peers. While not the loudest, flashiest person in a room, he is the calmest, wisest and very fair and considerate person. He has never compromised his morals and has never thrown anyone under the bus and has always advocated for me and others on his team. He gave me room to work and was never a micromanage but always let me know he was there to help me. I’d follow him anywhere. Many others also seek his counsel.

And yet he wasn’t a EVP or big wig whom I would never consider a mentor. Those people are more d-bags and examples of how not to be a good person, let alone a mentor.

Just be a good person. Good luck!

You could be a sounding board for them by listening to their concerns, offering advice, and helping them problem-solve.

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