Mentorship Matters: How to Find and Benefit from a Great Mentor

Mentorship isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a smart strategy for anyone who wants to grow faster and avoid unnecessary setbacks. Whether you’re early in your career, pivoting into a new field, or working toward leadership roles, a great mentor can help you see what’s coming, make better decisions, and connect to the right people. But this only works if you’re intentional about who you choose, how you approach the relationship, and what you do with the advice you get. In this guide, I’ll show you how to identify mentors who make a real difference and how to get the most out of the experience—without wasting their time or yours. Start With Clarity About What You Need Before you begin searching for a mentor, you need to know what kind of guidance you're looking for. Not all mentors serve the same purpose, so your first step is to define what you're trying to achieve. Are you looking to sharpen a specific skill set, navigate a career transition, or understand the unspoken rules of y...