Mentoring Future Leaders

Mentoring Future Leaders
6. Demonstrated Trust
It refers to behaviours that demonstrate trust and confidence in the
protégé, including trusting him/her with sensitive information. The protégé
is guided to judge when to trust others and with what to trust them.
7. Enhancing Self-esteem and Identity
The mentor shows appreciation for and gives support to the protégé’s
initiative. It includes highlighting the mentee’s strengths, and praising the
mentee in the presence of others. The mentor instils confidence in the
mentee that he/she will succeed with challenging assignment.
8. Sponsoring the Mentee
The mentor supports the protégé’s initiative, and publicly acknowledges
his/her performance.
9. Creating a “Safe Space”
The mentor provides a “safe space” for the mentee to try out new ideas
without the fear of being ridiculed. It shows that the mentor is prepared to
stand up for the protégé in his/her absence.
10. A Relationship of Trust
A special bond develops between mentor and protégé that indicates that
they like each other, have similar values, and are concerned about each
other.
Note:
The above list can be used to discuss the expectations of mentees.
© Learning Link International
April 2005
Module 2 - Focus on Mentors and
Mentees
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