Great mentors can help you grow a lot faster, and nudge you away from mistakes that you might not even know you were about to make.

In connecting with a mentor, a mentee has two questions:

1. They are not sure what to expect from a mentor, or, whether they can get any real value. See Experts-screw-up-so-why-trust-a-mentor

2. Can I really find a mentor? It is not only the mentee who is looking for mentors. The mentor is also looking for mentees. Knowing what drives a mentor and what they are looking for may accelerate ‘finding’ them. Here are some thoughts I-am-a-choosy-mentor-9-key-selection-criteria.