Mentoring

January 18, 2025 · View on GitHub

Collected in-progress thoughts on mentoring (both sides).

2-way street

  • Push people out-of-their-comfort-zone, make them a little bit uncomfortable.
  • Showing vulnerability as a mentor. None of us have all the answers.
  • "I have feedback for you" as a phrase can be intimidating. Couple of pointers while giving feedback:
    • Ask permission
    • Genuinely care.
    • +ve intent
    • Give feedback early and often (do not delay)
    • Be to the point

Questions to ask the mentee

  • What do you want to achieve, get out of mentorship?
  • No firm goals & expectations can lead to disappointment & guilt later on where both mentor & mentee feel like they were not able to get the most out of the relationship.

Resources