Mentoring Continued…

Author : Kate Sleeth

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In my last blog article I touched on what mentors should be teaching everyone within their laboratory.  I would like to expand on this subject as I feel the mentor/mentee relationship is a wonderful thing, when it is done correctly. Some adjectives to describe a good mentor are enthusiastic, encouraging, motivating, unselfish, and understanding.  They are aware that they are not in competition with the mentee and are able to provide assistance without creating an awful competitive environment or by making comparisons to others.  I have heard and witnessed the opposite at times, and it is cringe worthy.  Not only do you empathize with the trainee who is frankly being harassed by someone with poor leadership and mentoring skills, but you can also feel sorry for the mentor who doesn’t appreciate their own flaws.