How does a mentor benefit from a mentoring connection?
• Personal satisfaction—Mentors report a sense of pride at helping a student to succeed. They also often state they feel they are “giving back” what has been given to them. • Sharpened leadership interpersonal skills—Mentors sharpen their own skills as they challenge and coach their Mentees. • Source of recognition—good Mentors are well respected! • Expanded professional contacts—Mentors develop professional contacts by interacting with other Mentors and with contacts they make while seeking referrals for their Mentee.
