Always play both the roles - teach others and also learn from them.
2. Take the role of a mentor as a commitment
Be available for your mentees when they need it.
3. Learn to listen
To help someone, you must listen to him first.
4. Find your own mentors
Develop your network of contacts and look for personalities to teach you how to be a better mentor for others.
5. Be open and empathetic
If you want to give someone a good advice, you must know his needs and opinions first. It's not about promoting the yours.
6. Be patient
You will have to learn to express constructive criticism, which also includes the ability to patiently wait your mentees' expressions of emotions out and not to look for rash solutions.
7. Set an example
The claims you have towards yourself should be one step higher than those you have towards your mentees.
8. Develop a real relationship
A personal relationship with your mentees will enrich your experience a lot.
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Article source Forbes.com - prestigious American business magazine and website