Are you an everyday mentor?

Are you an everyday mentor?

I have been mentored by many, at different stages of my professional career. Actually, I still remember some important pieces of advice my mentors gave me – even if I hadn’t followed all of them: from simple everyday prompts to clues that have greatly leveraged my career. Now, having realized how many valuable lessons I had received, I understand how important it is to mentor back.

What exactly do I mean by that?

The point is that people around us – no matter where we are and what life or professional roles we are in – observe us and learn from us, without us even realizing it. Having that in mind, I believe it is good to ask yourself: what type of lessons are they getting? Do I inspire them? Share valuable life experience? And after all, do I help those around me to become the best versions of themselves? In other words, am I an everyday mentor? Or rather: are you?

If your answer is yes, you can finish reading this article and get yourself a nice cup of coffee (or any other type of beverage you prefer).

If not, though, I encourage you to reflect on that for a moment.

Being a leader – at work, at home or among any other group where we lead others – is always a matter of responsibility. And please bear in mind that it is not about you, but rather about others – probably much more than we thought when daydreaming about becoming someone very, very important in the?second grade.

What is the possible clue here?

Let me inspire and encourage you to start right where you are now, with your team members. Start with taking a genuine interest in them – engage with them, ask significant questions, offer support when they need it most. Most importantly try to recognize the moments when you can make a difference. Educate and equip those around you with the right skills to help them reach another level. Because sometimes the smallest things we do for others may have an immense or even a life-changing impact.

To make it happen you might need to change your approach to leadership, but believe me, it’s worth it.

Just START.

Become a mentor leader.