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The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship

13 Roles to Making a True Impact

Scott Jeffrey Miller

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The Revealer+
The Boundary Setter+
The Questioner+
The Challenger+
The Navigator+
The Visionary+

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Question 1 of 7
According to the book, what is the foundational key to being a great mentor?
  • A. Adopting a strict, authoritative approach to guide the mentee's career step-by-step.
  • B. Finding a mentorship persona that plays to your strengths and leverages your mentee's skills.
  • C. Mimicking the exact mentoring style of the most successful leaders in your industry.
  • D. Ensuring that your mentee conforms to the habits and workflows that made you successful.
Question 2 of 7
When adopting 'The Revealer' persona, what does it mean to understand a mentee's 'dig site'?
  • A. Investigating the historical background of the company the mentee works for.
  • B. Uncovering the hidden flaws and weaknesses the mentee is trying to conceal.
  • C. Understanding the mentee's context, including their aspirations, abilities, and working conditions.
  • D. Identifying the specific industry or niche the mentee eventually wants to work in.
Question 3 of 7
Which of the following is a recommended 'do' for 'The Boundary Setter' persona?
  • A. Work outside the scope of the relationship if the mentee is struggling emotionally.
  • B. Confirm the agenda for each meeting ahead of time.
  • C. Address whatever spontaneous topics come up to keep the relationship organic.
  • D. Avoid taking breaks from the mentoring process to maintain momentum.
Question 4 of 7
How should 'The Questioner' adjust their approach as the mentoring relationship progresses?
  • A. Start with open-ended questions about values, and later move to deeper, more incisive questions once trust is built.
  • B. Begin with intense, critical questions to test resilience, then relax into casual conversation.
  • C. Use a standardized, unchanging list of questions for every meeting to ensure consistency.
  • D. Act like a prosecutor early on to uncover failures, then switch to a defense attorney role.
Question 5 of 7
What is the primary goal of 'The Challenger' mentor?
  • A. To force the mentee to abandon their own goals and follow the mentor's objectives.
  • B. To provoke the mentee emotionally so they learn how to handle workplace hostility.
  • C. To push the mentee to identify flawed assumptions and abandon unproductive mindsets.
  • D. To yell at the mentee when they make a mistake so they never repeat it.
Question 6 of 7
According to the section on 'The Navigator', what is the secret to guiding a mentee successfully?
  • A. You must require the mentee to follow precisely in your footsteps.
  • B. You must have achieved the exact same job title the mentee is currently aiming for.
  • C. You should avoid sharing 'nuts-and-bolts' technical knowledge and focus solely on motivation.
  • D. You don't need to have traveled the exact same path; you simply need to stay one step ahead.
Question 7 of 7
How does a good 'Visionary' mentor avoid leaving their mentee feeling overwhelmed?
  • A. By setting goals that are easily achievable within the mentee's current trajectory.
  • B. By taking the mentee's skill set into account and stretching those skills to a reality just beyond their current trajectory.
  • C. By completely ignoring the mentee's current capabilities to focus entirely on an idealized future.
  • D. By dictating the mentee's dreams based on what the mentor wishes they had achieved themselves.

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The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship Summary & Overview

The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship (2023) demystifies the art of being an effective mentor. It walks prospective mentors through the entire mentoring journey – from setting expectations and goals at the outset to tracking progress to ending on a high note.

Who Should Listen to The Ultimate Guide to Great Mentorship?

  • Mentors and mentees seeking a symbiotic relationship
  • Experienced professionals who want to share their learnings 
  • Managers looking to matchmake mentors and mentees for best results

About the Author: Scott Jeffrey Miller

Scott Jeffrey Miller began his career at leadership development firm FranklinCovey, where he built experience in sales, marketing, general management, and executive roles. He has since evolved into a best-selling author, radio host, leadership coach, columnist, and global keynote speaker.

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