Devoted to small businesses and those who run them

Mentoring, like any relationship, is a two way street.

We often think of mentoring as only benefiting the mentee, while the altruistic mentor shares their time and expertise.  In actual fact, mentors often find they get as much out of the relationship as their protege.

10 Benefits For Mentors  

1. Hone your own skills by consciously think through the steps to be shared.
   
   
2. Reflect on your business policies and procedures
   
   
3. Refine your interpersonal skills through the need for effective, timely interaction, collaboration, guidance and feedback
   
   
4. Satisfaction of seeing your mentee develop skills
   
   
5. Nurture and facilitate employees developing their potential
   
   
6. Work collaboratively towards shared goals for your small business
   
   
7. Raise your profile along with recognition from others in the field of your expertise and knowledge
   
   
8. Gain a more productive, motivated employee or team member
   
   
9. See the business through someone else's eyes, if open to new perspectives and input
   
   
10. Foster increased loyalty and employee retention through a shared vision and respecting the employee's insights, input and contribution