Mentoring! Is It Really For You?

Mentor: A person looked upon for wise advice and guidance. In order to be a mentor one should be able to have some years of work history and everyday life experiences. Being a mentor is a huge responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly. You are in a position to mold and shape young minds, ideas, thoughts, and how they view the world. If you give them the wrong tools or guide them down the wrong path, all could be lost forever! As a mentor you must choose how you present yourself, convey your ideas and thoughts, and the way in which you package your every step from beginning to end. In this role you are being watched by all, but most importantly by the your protege or mentee and one wrong move or slip of the tongue and all could be undone. I mean you have to choose your words carefully and pick your battles wisely, because they are watching you and looking to you for the tools to lead and succeed. If you take role as a mentor seriously, then your protege or mentee will get what they need from you and he or she will be ready for the world outside of elementary, middle school, and high school. A young mind is a terrible thing to waste, so take your role of being a mentor seriously and make sure it is really for you. Randomly Yours, Raven Storm