If you went to seek out a mentor today, would you know what to look for? These four qualities may not be the first things you'd think about when looking for a mentor, but they're important and shouldn't be overlooked:
- Curious – they see the world as an expansive place and want to learn about it.
- Secure – they’re comfortable in their own skin and won’t feel threatened if you make different choices than they would have.
- Empathetic – they’re more interested in what’s going on inside you than how you dress or how much you make.
- Patient – they’ll sit with you when you fall, and bring you through the try-fail-learn cycle again and again.
If you're a mentor or mentee (or both!), what's the most important aspect to you in your mentor-mentee relationship?
(Oh, and we've also got a great article on our blog, Work Life, that goes over how to build effective mentoring relationships and get the advice you need at each stage of your career. Check it out!)
