Chapter 6
Pitfalls for the less experienced traveller
Itâs not what you look at that matters, itâs what you see.
Henry David Thoreau
In this chapter:
- Learn the potential pitfalls that can reduce your overall effectiveness as a mentor, namely:
- placing yourself under too much pressure
- having a personal agenda (strategising)
- allowing the idea of being a âmentorâ to suggest superiority or prestige
- low levels of engagement
- avoiding dependency/mutual dependency.
- Consider your own situations in relation to these pitfalls, e.g. âHow is that relevant for me?â
- Create reference points for yourself, e.g. âWhat to do when â¦â
Letâs look at some natural barriers or blocks on your own journey towards becoming an effective ...
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