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Pay it Forward

How to be a mentor.
Words by Stephanie Phillips. Artwork by Katrien De Blauwer.

At crucial junctures in life, many people have been guided toward the light by the hand of an experienced advisor. A well-chosen mentor can bring direction to young people lost in an increasingly fraught job market. For the mentors, meanwhile, working with young people can be a way to not only give back, but to learn new things. Canadian academic Roxanne Reeves, who has both studied mentorship and frequently mentored others, shares her tips on supporting a young person. 

What life experience or professional qualities do you think a mentor should draw on? And what should a mentee bring to the relationship? I think foundationally you should examine your philosophy or ideas around moral virtue and ethical behavior. If you’re mentoring youth, it’s really important to focus on serving with the best interest of the mentee. And to know how to be an outstanding mentee is to understand how to be an excellent lifelong learner. 

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This story is from Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Nine

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