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First, I would hope that they would introduce me to things I don't know about, and eventually teach me things. And give me feedback on how I can improve. Mentor
by bphogan 11y ago
First, I would hope that they would introduce me to things I don't know about, and eventually teach me things. And give me feedback on how I can improve. Mentoring relationships need to be bidirectional in my opinion.
- click170 11y agoI completely agree, but it can be intimidating to offer feedback to someone who you idolize as a mentor, that's why I think the relationship is especially important as a foundation from which to provide that feedback. Edit: Typo
- bphogan 11y agoYes. Exactly. But that's why mentoring relationships need to happen organically. So that the trust can be there. That the mentee (if that's a word) can build up confidence and the pair can work as colleagues.
- alexashka 11y agoHow clearly have you stated this to the folks you were mentoring?