The co-founder and chief executive officer of Logic20/20 in Seattle, Washington, Christian O'Meara advises companies on a range of technology and general business issues. Christian O'Meara is also a firm proponent of mentorship.
A recent article in Forbes Magazine echoed his belief that one cannot be a mentor without also being a mentee. Forbes contributor Mary Abbajay ranked a “learning attitude” among the top qualities of an effective mentor, contending that the best teachers remain interested in learning throughout their lives.
Of course, a good mentor must have considerable knowledge in a particular area of expertise, but they should also have a number of other traits. For example, they should be both generally available and committed to the mentoring relationship.
Mentors must also have overall skills in the development of others. Forbes lists active listening, self-reflection, and effective feedback delivery as key to this development. Other key traits of a good mentor include humility and honesty. Honesty becomes particularly important when it comes to sharing both successes and failures.
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