Mentoring Characteristics
Characteristics of Mentorship
As an instructor, you have chosen to become a mentor. While this requires an investment of time, energy, and commitment to your work, this ongoing relationship with your students allows you to help assist with the development of future professionals.
As a mentor you possess the following characteristics:
- High standards—commitment to excellence
- Proven expertise
- Respect for the abilities of others
- Commitment to shared learning
- Willingness to be an advocate and supporter
- Trustworthiness
- Care and empathy
- Effective communication skills
- Creativity and openness
- Self-confidence and ability to affirm others
- Positive attitude
- Flexibility
- Ethical behavior
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