The Myths of Mentoring and How to Build Better Relationships

Having a bad mentoring relationship can be worse than no mentor at all. To build better mentoring relationships, it's important to debunk three myths. The first myth is that the best mentor is the biggest superstar. However, high performers may struggle to understand and explain how others are struggling. Superstars may also have a hard time unpacking their own tacit knowledge. The ideal mentor is someone dedicated to teaching and helping others grow.