This recent article in the Harvard Business Review details a study that delves into the dynamics of a successful mentoring relationship. The authors focus on four main topics:
- Perceptual Affirmation, or taking the time to see the mentee for who they are,
- Behavioral Affirmation, or helping the mentee on their path,
- The importance of the mentor keeping their ego in check,
- Helping the mentee stay in alignment with their highest self.
While the article is written from the perspective of the traditional mentor/mentee relationship in a corporate setting, anyone who has mentored a startup will recognize the parallels.
It’s a quick read, and well worth the effort if you are currently a mentor or a mentee.
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