Assessment & Closing Words

Assessment Test

Serving as a Mentor is challenging and allows an opportunity for continued personal growth. It’s difficult for us to monitor the image we project, to see ourselves as others view us, so it’s important we are able to take a step back now and then and assess our own effectiveness.

See how well you score with this Personal Inventory test.

Scoring: Always: 3 Sometimes: 2 Never: 1.

I observe people to identify their problem ____

I am a good listener_____

When a person comes to me with a situation or problem, I encourage them to consider various productive options _____

I remain accessible and allocate the time necessary to establish trust with a potential mentoree and provide desired positive guidance _____

I am patient, tactful, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others, and maintain an accommodating attitude_____

I am aware that I am considered a role model, and strive to show respectfulness and consideration in all of my dealings _____

I am open to feedback and constructive criticism, considerate of the opinions of others, although they may differ from mine_____

I strive for a balance of body, mind, and spirit in my own life to lend credibility to the guidance I offer_____

I consider it a privilege to help others grow and function productively_____

(Add up your points and at the very end of this segment, see how you scored)

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I hope you have gotten something from this study guide, and that this may be a stepping stone for those of you that may now have a sincere interest in becoming a Mentor to help another human being realize their own potential and help them overcome boundaries, fears, concerns, problems.

All too often, people say they are willing and able to help another fellow being, but don’t always follow through. When you become a Mentor, you stay a Mentor and in the process you are not just a friend, not just a leader, but rather; committed to a greater purpose of a human life other than yourself.

As a Mentor, you not only help a mentoree resolve their problems and get back on the right track for themselves, but you also attain additional personal growth for yourself. Done correctly, it’s a complete win-win.

Four things you need: a sustainable level of enthusiasm, resilience, heart, and the belief this is the right thing to do.

Thanks for going on this ride with me. Hopefully, even if you decide that being a Mentor isn’t for you, that you still got something out of this you can take with you for just you.

It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Test Scores:

24-27 points: You have the potential of being an excellent Mentor!

18-23 points: Your skill sets are good, but they may need some attention.

01-17 points: Perhaps it’s time to reassess and make some improvements.