Exceptional mentors do more than offer advice—they cultivate transformative relationships that empower others to excel. The most impactful mentors possess a distinctive combination of patience, emotional intelligence and strategic communication, enabling them to challenge and support their mentees in equal measure.
For leaders committed to elevating their mentorship, honing the right skills is essential, and the best way to do that is through practice. Below, 14 members of Forbes Coaches Council share key qualities and behaviors outstanding mentors turn into habits, illustrating how to leverage these traits to foster others’ success.