| So a mentor isn't really someone who is | | | | Truthful: a good mentor will always be honest and |
| outstandingly special, it just means that this | | | | upfront with his or mentees; whether this is |
| person is more experienced in a certain field, and | | | | favorable or not to a mentee. |
| imparts his or her knowledge to others | | | | Organized: a good business coach will have an |
| accordingly. When I think of a mentor I think of 6 | | | | organized schedule so that he or she makes time |
| keys elements. | | | | to spend with mentees that need assistance. |
| Mission: a good mentor or business coach will | | | | However, a good mentor will demonstrate the |
| always have a solid mission, a focused mindset | | | | value of quality time by focusing more attention |
| and will exercise movement towards achieving | | | | on mentees that are producing results through |
| goals both personally and in setting the example | | | | taking action. |
| for mentees. Mentees will learn to create their | | | | Resourceful: a mentor that displays a hard |
| own personal mission, which will demonstrate | | | | working ethic, committed to being solution |
| strong leadership skills. | | | | focused than problem oriented will in turn educate |
| Emphatic: a mentor that is well articulated, | | | | mentees to be resourceful when obstacles arise. |
| stressing key points, will enable a mentee to | | | | A relentless attitude by the mentor towards |
| know exactly what course of action to take in | | | | achieving goals through consistent, diligent effort |
| order to stay focused and committed towards | | | | will also be a fine example of leadership to |
| reaching common goals. | | | | mentees. |
| Nurture: a good mentor will encourage his | | | | Working towards common goals is essential for |
| mentees particularly when moments arise where | | | | both mentors and mentees to thrive personally |
| there is a lack of motivation or feelings of | | | | and professionally. Becoming good listeners and |
| discouragement and frustration have set in. A | | | | then following through by taking action are the |
| good business coach will highlight the good points | | | | keys to a successful relationship between both a |
| to his or her mentees so that they are not | | | | good mentor and dedicated mentees. Online |
| hindered by obstacles but rather see these as | | | | Business Mentor. |
| challenges. | | | | |