Mentoring is the most effective way to pass down (or learn) the customs, values and rules of a company or a community. Having another person who's willing to share their insight and know-how can be a head start now and a safety net later. It frees people up to make their own way instead of struggling to relearn everything on their own.


You can be a hero to somebody. You may not think you have much to offer, but you do: your Spark! Working closely with another person to develop their spark can inspire both of you to keep doing better. And when the person you sparked begins to spark others....now that's satisfying.

	Opportunities to Be a Mentor
	Opportunities to Find a Mentor
	Effective Mentoring Techniques
	Developing Mentor-like Qualities

	Making a short-term commitment
	Talking more than listening
	Mistaking it as a chance to tell others what they should do
	Not following through on what was started
	Being more interested in getting the point across than in the person