10 Best Articles on Mentoring
The most useful articles on mentoring from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Mentoring Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on mentoring by Refind users in 2023 so far.
What is ...?
New to #mentoring? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What is the Purpose of Mentoring?
The purpose of mentoring is to tap into the existing knowledge, skills, and experience of senior or high performing employees and transfer these skills to newer or less experienced employees in order…
How to ...?
How to Be a Mentor: 4 Ways to Change Someone’s Life
Discover what a mentor does, why different types of mentors exist, why mentoring is important, and four ways to be a transformative mentor yourself.
«mentors have three things in common. They motivate, inspire, and support.»
How to mentor software engineers
Mentors should operate at three levels: goals, situations, and skills.
How to Be a Good Mentor — Mentorship Advice from the Best Mentors We Know
Powerful “aha” mentorship moments can change the course of careers. But while every mentor has experience and wisdom in spades, it’s not always immediately clear how to most effectively share it.…
How to Build a Great Relationship with a Mentor
Shared by 43, including Lee Keyes, Kate Nasser, Nicolas Babin, Meghan M. Biro ⚡️, Charles Duhigg
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on mentoring—all under 10 minutes.
How Mentors Can Change Your Trajectory
Finding the support your need from someone who cares
Mentoring During a Crisis
You have a unique opportunity to provide the kind of support that a boss, friend, or parent simply can’t.
Why Junior Employees Should Mentor Senior Employees
Reverse mentoring helps everyone grow where they need to.
The Best Mentors Ask These 8 Questions
An essential part of being a good mentor is asking the right questions. Here’s a cheat sheet to get you started.
Stressed at Work? Mentoring a Colleague Could Help
A study of police officers suggests mentoring can help mentors as well as mentees.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Mentoring, including:
Harvard Business Review
The best ideas in business and management to help people, organizations, and economies work better.
Fast Company
Inspiring readers to think beyond traditional boundaries & create the future of business. Subscribe to our daily newsletter: http://fastcompany.com/newsletters
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