"Good coaches/mentors take great satisfaction in seeing their clients discard the old, fixed, constricting rules and begin to follow new rules that give them the strength to thrive in whatever situation they find themselves." (Hudson, The Handbook of Coaching)
Mentors must be gifted in the subjects or practices that followers want to gain expertise in and be selected by mentees because they believe they can establish a trusted relationship with the mentor. Mentees should see the mentor as highly competent and a wonderful resource for learning. The real value comes in the quality of the relationship more than anything else.
A successful mentor is one who is able to:
A mentor should be empathic and nurturing. Understanding, respecting and supporting a mentee will assist in developing a trusting relationship that will be the foundation for change. A mentor must also be a skilled communicator, able to clarify and summarize facts and emotions to develop a relationship based on understanding and respect.
A mentor must be able to observe and interpret actions objectively so that the mentee can receive feedback in a way that will help them improve performance and/or reach their goals. The mentor must be able to give constructive criticism about the behavior of the mentee, not the mentee themselves. To do this a mentor must be willing and able to listen attentively, patiently and be encouraging. They must be able to distinguish facts from feelings.
Being mentored is a way for an individual to receive outside input that can support and improve their life, help them establish realistic personal and career goals, and provide tools for developing their potential. The mentees will determine what they want to work on during the program and will set individual goals to be accomplished during the time they are meeting with their mentor.
The mentee should:
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