10 Qualities of a Great Mentor

Every successful person in the world whether they’re an entrepreneur, an athlete or a musician all had great mentors who helped them unlock their potential. Here’s how you can tell whether or not you have a great mentor or not.

1. CHALLENGES YOU

A great mentor always pushes you to be better and never lets you rest on your laurels

2. IS EXPERIENCED

Your mentor should have a ton of relevant experience and wisdom they can draw upon

3. IS WHERE YOU WANT TO BE

Choose a mentor that shares the same vision of success as you

4. SUPPORTS YOU

A great mentor will pick you up when you stumble and fall

5. IS A GREAT LISTENER

Your mentor should be willing to listen to more than just their own opinion

6. IS INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS

A great mentor is happy to see you succeed and even potentially surpass them

7. GUIDES YOU TOWARD THE ANSWER

Mentors should never just give you the answer, but give you the tools to figure it out yourself

8. PROVIDES CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK

Your mentor will praise you when you’ve done right and, most importantly, help you figure out what went. wrong

9. RESPECTS YOU

A great mentor should never look down on you and instead see you as their equal

10. IS AVAILABLE

A great mentor should always be available to provide the help and advice you need

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