respond to discussion post I am very fortunate to have my cousin, who works in the same facility as me, as my mentor. She has been a positive influence on me. Because of her, my self-esteem has improved, and I am more committed and satisfied in my role. As my mentor, she demonstrates high levels of emotional intelligence and empathy. She is very genuine, making it easy for me to approach her. She is a great listener and consistently provides feedback that challenges me. I look to her for constant affirmation. Her mentorship has been highly beneficial and the reason for my advancement in my organization. Training would be necessary for me to grow as a mentor in the future. Many believe that if a manager is successful, then they'll be a successful mentor. Unfortunately, many are thrown into the role of a mentor with no interest and end up being dysfunctional, simply having no time to take on a mentee. This lack of interest eventually harms the mentee. I would welcome the training because I know being a mentor can have lasting effects. This was evident when Karen Russell mentioned its lasting impacts on Maya Angelou. To be a mentor myself, I would emulate my cousin's virtues and self-awareness. In addition, I would be approachable and have high emotional intelligence, active listening, and effective communication skills. Because I know its positive impact on me, I would see to it that the same is done to my mentee