Alda Abbracciamento, chief growth officer, Flytedesk
Understand what success looks like from the mentee's perspective. Don't assume it's your wisdom that someone wants. Mentorship is often both ways—there's as much to learn from each other as there is for one to learn from the other. I have found it important not to overstep bounds, or assume that you know what your mentee needs to do or be.
Valerie Moizel, ecd and co-founder, The Woo
It's important to understand that often times younger generations have different perspectives than you did when you were starting out. Cultural norms have shifted, so the ways that you overcame challenges may not be the same way that makes sense today. Just be sensitive to that.
Courtney Berry, managing director, Barbarian
You don’t have to have all of the answers. And the fear of needing to have all of the answers shouldn’t discourage you from becoming a mentor to someone. Sometimes asking your mentee the questions helps to get to the answers you need. Take your time in getting to know your mentee.