1. He/she is an enthusiastic learner and shows an attitude of curiosity.
1 3 5 7 10
2. She/he demonstrates humility—always open and real.
1 3 5 7 10
3. He/she clearly links what is learned to a larger vision or purpose.
1 3 5 7 10
4. She/he helps me feel comfortable about taking appropriate risks.
1 3 5 7 10
5. If he/she makes a mistake, he/she admits it and takes responsibility for it.
1 3 5 7 10
6. She/he is an excellent listener, just as interested in standing in my shoes as making her/his own point of view known.
1 3 5 7 10
7. If he/she were to offer advice or a suggestion, it would be given with my interests at heart.
1 3 5 7 10
8. If we were in a discussion, I’m confident there would be a healthy “give and take,” not a one-way lecture.
1 3 5 7 10
9. If I made a mistake, she/he would assume it was an honest error and help me learn from it.
1 3 5 7 10
10. He/she would give me feedback which was without judgment or any effort to make me feel guilty.
1 3 5 7 10
Total Score: _____.
90–100 = A first-class mentor; 80–89 = Good potential but has a few underdeveloped strengths; 70–79 = May resort to nonmentoring actions under stress; Below 70 = Might want to read Managers as Mentors … twice!!