Leadership/Mentorship: Reference Sheet



A good leader or mentor comes mostly from just being you! Embracing the role of leader or mentor means committing to continue to discover yourself and grow as a person.

 

Basic Principles For a Good Leader/Mentor:

  • Just be yourself

  • Be open and curious without passing judgments

  • Trust in the process

  • Keep boundaries clear and consistent

  • Be Patient

 

What Makes a Good Leader/Mentor?

What Are Important Leadership/Mentoring Skills?

  • Honesty

  • Credibility

  • Vulnerability

  • Trusting oneself

  • Sharing

  • Communication

  • Respecting oneself and others

  • Facing one’s fears

  • Perseverance and dedication

  • Confidence

  • Ideas

  • Dreams and visioning

  • Learning by doing/from experience

  • Getting and giving information

  • Understanding group needs and characteristics

  • Knowing and understanding group resources

  • Controlling the group

  • Counselling

  • Setting the example

  • Representing the group

  • Problem-solving

  • Evaluation

  • Sharing leadership

  • Manager of learning