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Mentoring 
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<strong>Mentoring</strong> <strong>Future</strong> <strong>Leaders</strong><br />

How to Preserve Protégés’ Self-esteem <strong>
</strong><br />

in Times of Setbacks<br />

“We all have a need for confidence and a positive self-image. How we<br />

respond to our problems almost always reflects our feelings about ourself<br />

at that time or our general perception of self. Research indicates that twothirds<br />

of our population suffers from generalized low self-esteem. They also<br />

tend to have negative feelings about specific aspects of themselves or<br />

about attributes they possess.<br />

This focus on one’s deficiencies makes it difficult for a person to generate<br />

the energy, to be motivated, or to make positive changes. A primary role of<br />

a mentor is to provide genuine confidence-building insights and<br />

experiences.”<br />

© Learning Link International<strong>
</strong><br />

April 2005<br />

(Gordon Shea, 1997, p33)<br />

Setbacks often trigger a series of insecurities and self sabotaging<br />

thoughts, focusing on failures and shortcomings, instead of our<br />

strengths.<br />

1. Allowing and encouraging a person to talk through negative feelings<br />

enables him/her to put those feelings behind him/her. How can you keep<br />

the ball in the mentee’s court in a tactful manner?<br />

Module 4 - <strong>Mentoring</strong> Skills Page ! 1

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