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# What's my mentoring style?

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## :woman\_teacher: Educator

* Teach and inform on concepts, ideas, and more.&#x20;
* Help explain and clarify material.&#x20;
* Share knowledge and experiences.

## :mega: Encourager

* Provide encouragement.&#x20;
* Remind them of their progress, accomplishments&#x20;
* Fuel their potential to keep doing great work.

## :space\_invader: Challenger

* In the mentee's best interest, push back on limiting beliefs (for the better).&#x20;
* Provide alternatives to also consider.&#x20;
* Ask questions that evoke reflection and action.

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## :bulb: Ideator

* Collaborate with mentee to create big ideas together.
* Brainstorm actionable steps to realize ideas.

## :ear: Listener

* Actively listen.&#x20;
* Instead of providing answers and guidance, be there for mentee by listening to them.&#x20;
* Radiate solidarity and acknowledge that they are being heard.

## :mag: Finder

* Help mentee find resources and people. You may not know the answer, but you're happy to help discover existing resources that can provide insights.

## :handshake: Connector

* Share  resources such as articles, books, media, events, and programs.
* Introduce people to one another

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