In the workplace, mentors have a powerful influence on those they mentor. The mentor is a role model whose day-to-day behavior shapes the workplace culture. Being a role model involves more than just job competency. It involves mentoring yourself first, before you mentor or manage others. Here are 7 tips to mentor yourself in order to mentor others and together to influence the larger workplace culture:
- CHOOSE your words carefully before you speak
- CONSIDER the consequences before you act
- BE AWARE of your emotions without allowing them to dictate your decisions
- LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN
- LEARN from others
- DEMONSTRATE loyalty
- TAKE TIME to check yourself frequently on how you’re doing as a role model and plan corrective action accordingly
If practiced consistently, these 7 tips will help you shape a workplace culture that’s respectful, honest, and mature. How powerful is that!
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