Supportive leadership allows the subordinate s conscience to be the driving force to achievement. Don t be quick to solve problems that subordinates should solve for themselves. Encourage subordinates to use their creativity to find newer, better ways to do things. It has been said that vision is the breakfast of champions, feedback is the lunch of champions, and self-correction is the dinner of champions. Be the coach who develops the capacities of individuals or teams.
True mentors help strengthen judgment, character, and intelligence in mentees.
Becoming an effective mentor may require a break with traditional ways of seeing and doing, but the results are worth it.