3 principles which makes our mentors effective

“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you”

Bob Proctor

Great mentors don’t just make people follow them; they help people become leaders themselves. They work hard to share their positive qualities with others, so that those people become even better versions of who they are. People often wonder how we pick our mentors and what traits we appreciate in them. All of our mentors have impressive educational backgrounds, and we’ve noticed a lot of common qualities among them. Our mentors follow some common basic principles as elaborated below to deliver better:

It is not just a transaction for us, it is a relationship building exercise:

Sometimes, mentorship turns into a routine task instead of being a real and personal connection. To truly make mentorship work, there should be a natural connection between the mentor and the person they’re guiding. Research indicates that even the most well-structured mentoring programs can’t replace a sincere and friendly relationship between mentor and mentee. In other words, mentoring needs a good understanding and connection. Our mentors grasp this concept thoroughly, which helps them bring out the potentials in the individuals they guide. This encourages people to move beyond their official positions and connect on a more personal level.

Focus on character along with competency:

The main goal of mentorship is to learn job skills, but we don’t stop at just that. While one part of mentorship is about becoming really good at the skills required for a job, the most exceptional mentors do more than that. They also work on shaping the personality, beliefs, self-understanding, kindness, and ability to show respect in others. They understand that, in the long term, qualities like these are as important as improving skills. These values-based traits matter greatly. There are various ways mentors can guide people in developing these values and becoming more self-aware.

Shout loudly with your optimism and keep quiet with your cynicism

At times, individuals approach us with unique or seemingly far-fetched ideas and goals. Our mentors recognize the importance of making these expectations more practical. However, they also grasp the significance of being a source of encouragement rather than draining someone’s enthusiasm. While candidates do receive feedback that’s needed for making lasting improvements, it’s delivered in a manner that doesn’t discourage them from exploring new possibilities or venturing into unexplored areas.

At the highest level, mentorship is all about bringing out the best in the mentee. Our pool of diverse mentors coming from the best of pedagogy and companies, ensure that all candidates have a great experience. Our mentors truly believe in GoCrackIt’s motto : “Your Career, Our Mission”.