3 Tactics to Elevate Your Mentoring Relationship

The psychology of mentorship is deeply rooted in Maslov’s philosophy that human beings pursue activities for self-actualization. In other words, anyone we interact with—from the friendly, uniquely tidy neighbor to the regular collaborator—can offer advice to make us more informed while achieving a sense of satisfaction on their own. My own periodic yearning to add value and seek purpose beyond my job prompted me to dive headfirst into mentoring and coaching programs.?

As you look around your network for a successful mentoring relationship, not only to supercharge your career but also to make a positive impact on others’ lives, these are the takeaways that I wish I had known earlier in my career:

1. Come prepared. Be as specific as possible
2. Show you listened. Taking notes is a way to show that you do
3. Always close the loop

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