A good mentor embodies the same qualities that make a good mentee: a genuine willingness to care and contribute selflessly. True mentorship is driven by generativity—offering guidance, wisdom, and support without expecting recognition or reward. A real mentor leads by example, often without formally announcing their role, simply by sharing their knowledge and nurturing others.

Equally important, a good mentee embraces the mentor’s insights with an open mind and a willingness to learn. Mentorship is about building relationships, sharing expertise, and creating opportunities for growth, ensuring a positive impact that shapes the future for both mentor and mentee.

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Dr. Deborah Heiser is the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, author of The Mentorship Edge, and an Applied Developmental Psychologist. She has been featured at TEDx, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, Thinkers 50 Radar List, Psychology Today and is also an Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury.

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