Great mentors focus on the WHOLE person, not just their career. While this may take more time, effort & thought - but let's break it down: 1/6 https://twitter.com/CAPhO_ACPhO/status/1336428171869233153

Someone with accumulated experience + expertise who can provide insight into your industry
This is the person you go to for brainstorming possibilities on what's "next" for you

Your advocate
This person has your back and will talk you up to the biggest of crowds
They don't just boost you, they connect you.

Your best work bud!
You likely have lunch with this person, or at least take a coffee break and walks together ( #wellness)
You are peers: committed to supporting each other, collaborating with each other, and holding each other accountable.

Your confidante!
This person doesn't need to be in your field
Provides you a psychological lift & helps you see light during challenging times
These relationships provide insight on setting #priorities, #WorkLifeBalance, and not losing sight of your #values

Pay attention to learn from the people you're mentoring
Collect feedback on your #leadership style
& keep your perspectives fresh and relevant.
Remember: "To teach is to learn twice"
As you can see, mentorship comes in many flavors -
Did you think of someone specific when reading through this? TAG THEM!
Let them know that they are a part of your #DreamTeam #Mentorship #Mentee
(Shoutout to HBR:
https://hbr.org/2017/02/what-the-best-mentors-do)
Did you think of someone specific when reading through this? TAG THEM!
Let them know that they are a part of your #DreamTeam #Mentorship #Mentee
(Shoutout to HBR:
https://hbr.org/2017/02/what-the-best-mentors-do)