Supercharge Your Career by Becoming a Mentor

Now that you’ve established a level of success and have wisdom to share, it may be time to consider becoming a mentor. Not only does it feel great to give back, but the impact on your career can be unbelievable. Here are four reasons why you need to consider mentoring today:

It Will Take Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level                               

As a professional, you know what it takes to succeed and lead in your field. As a mentor, though, you will be using a different set of leadership skills. You may be tested in certain ways, but these challenges will help you take your leadership skills to the next level. Through your protégé’s successes and misfires, you’ll gain new perspective on structure, problem solving, and critical thinking, all of which you will be able to fold into your daily interactions on the job.

It Can Change the Way You Understand Your Company

Just as you can’t see the forest for the trees, you can’t always truly understand your company’s public image from where you are currently sitting. Working with your protégé will help you see your company from a different perspective, and it can help you identify marketing or public relations issues you weren’t even aware of. Just as your protégé asks for constructive feedback from you, feel free to ask the same from them as well.

You Get to Stay Up-to-Date on the Latest Technology and Trends

A new generation of employees brings new tools and the most current processes. Being a mentor and working closely with someone new to the field allows you to get insight into not only what new trends or technologies are on the horizon, but it also gives you a reason to try it out yourself. This will help you open your eyes to new ideas and upcoming trends that can help you get ahead of the competition.

It’s Incredibly Motivating

Mentoring is good for the career, and it’s good for the soul. While there will be challenges here and there, the entire experience will leave you excited and motivated for more. Watching your protégé grow and succeed gives you a sense of accomplishment that is hard to match!