Yes, this exactly. This is partly why engineers have trouble learning the art of management because in management you have to sometimes put on the business hat

Yes, this exactly. This is partly why engineers have trouble learning the art of management because in management you have to sometimes put on the business hat that says do the most expedient thing rather then the craftsmanship hat that says every project and feature should be treated as an enduring testament to engineering perfection. You need to understand more than just the art of software engineering, you also need to understand the business, the customers, the stakeholders, the roadmaps, and generally the reason why things are moving in particular direction. Your mentor should be sharing as much as they know on these topics instead of just mandating implementation details without describing why.