Our mentors help mentees grow, develop, make better decisions, and guide their careers. For the mentor, it serves as an opportunity to give back and a reciprocal learning and development experience. We are often told that both the mentor and mentee benefit from the relationship and grow and gain support together.

What Makes A Good Mentor?

  • Experience and Expertise: A good mentor has relevant knowledge and skills in their field.

  • Active Listening and Empathy: They listen attentively and empathize with their mentee's experiences and concerns.

  • Guidance, Not Dictation: They guide rather than dictate, helping mentees make informed decisions.

  • Constructive Feedback: They provide honest and constructive feedback to support mentee growth.

  • Accessibility and Patience: They are accessible, patient, and committed to their mentee's development over time.

Our mentees may be relatively new to the promotional products industry or their role and want guidance, support, and mentorship from a more experienced individual to develop their skills, knowledge, and personal or professional growth. 

What Makes a Good Mentee?

  • Openness to Learning: A good mentee is eager to learn, open to new ideas, and willing to absorb knowledge and insights from their mentor.

  • Proactive and Self-Motivated: They seek guidance and actively work towards their goals without relying solely on their mentor for direction.

  • Effective Communication: Good mentees communicate their goals, challenges, and progress clearly to their mentor, enabling productive discussions and feedback.

  • Receptivity to Feedback: They are receptive to constructive criticism and use feedback for personal and professional growth.

  • Respect and Appreciation: A good mentee respects their mentor's time, expertise, and guidance. They express gratitude for the support and mentorship provided.

 

Ready to Start Your PK Mentorship Journey?


Signing up is easy! We use the platform Together to pair and connect our mentors and mentees. Click on the link and create your account to start your PK mentorship journey!

 
 
“Being a mentor has shown me that the future is amazingly bright. Everyone is struggling in some way; the greatest gift is to be able to help someone in need. I love Leonard Cohen’s quote, “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Our job as mentors is to find the cracks and be the light.”
— Danny Rosin, President and Co-Owner of Brand Fuel, on being a mentor
“My mentor taught me so much, usually without even trying. She taught me to talk less and listen more (still working on this). She taught me to be an ally to clients and to challenge them on goals and their vision. She makes me want to be a better person. She has personally helped me stand when I wanted to fall. She is so much more than a mentor and I am so grateful to call her a friend.”
— Johanna Gottlieb, VP Business Development at Genumark, on her mentor
 

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