The Role of the Mentor

is someone absolutely credible
is assertive and compassionate in their delivery and is not afraid to speak the truth for the good
listens and understands their mentee
rivals in the success of others and strives to support mentee’s journey to success
supports risk taking
can see the bigger picture and also the detail to highlight and foresee challenges
provides constructive feedback
develops a personal relationship
designates time for the mentee