4. Myth No. 2:
Always available
whenever I need to talk.
Pulls me up when I am down.
Pulls me up when I am down.
Pulls me up when I am down.
Pulls me up when I am down.
5. Myth No. 1:
Mentor meets with me
weekly
Sheryl Sandberg: No, that’s a therapist
Sheryl Sandberg: No, that’s a therapist
Sheryl Sandberg: No, that’s a therapist
6. Myth No. 2:
Always available
whenever I need to talk.
Pulls me up when I am down.
Sramana Mitra: No, that’s a friend, or a parent.
Sramana Mitra: No, that’s a friend, or a parent.
Sramana Mitra: No, that’s a friend, or a parent.
Sramana Mitra: No, that’s a friend, or a parent.
Sramana Mitra: No, that’s a friend, or a parent.
7. A Good Mentor
• Has superior knowledge and network in
the industry you are trying to navigate
• Is willing to tell you what you ‘need’ to hear,
not what you ‘want’ to hear
• Looks out for your best interest
• Connects dots whenever possible to get
you further
8. A Good Mentor
• Gives you knowledge, advice, introductions
without wasting your time, or his/her own
time
• Pushes you to do more, do better
• Will not sit next to you and hold your hand
• Is busy, active, in-demand
• Helps you learn, become self-sufficient
9. Be realistic. Do not look for a
therapist, a friend, a parent, or a
family-member in your mentor.
10. Be realistic. Do not look for a
therapist, a friend, a parent, or a
family-member in your mentor.