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Great leaders are always learning from others, and always lifting someone else up
by Drew Robbins
3 min read
Grow With Purpose
Mentors are not just bosses or people with gray hair. Sometimes they're peers who ask sharp questions, juniors who bring fresh energy, or simply the person who listens when it counts.
Mentors are not just bosses or people with gray hair. Sometimes they're peers who ask sharp questions, juniors who bring fresh energy, or simply the person who listens when it counts. The real magic begins when you stop waiting for formal roles and start seeking wisdom from every direction. You also make space for those you can help right now.
You do not need a script or a formal plan. Just show up, share your lessons, and ask honest questions. You will find that mentoring is a two-way street. Every time you teach, you clarify your own thinking. Every time you listen, you learn. When you lead the way or light the path for someone else, you build momentum and meaning in your own story.
Mentorship isn't just about giving advice or sharing lessons from experience. It's not reserved for people with decades in their field or those with an official title. You don't need to be a wise figure, always a step ahead. The real value of mentoring comes from something more natural and more intentional: making space for someone else to think, reflect, and grow.
— When No One's Keeping Score
Who is challenging you to level up, and who are you quietly helping rise?
Try This
Reach out to someone you admire (junior or senior) and ask about a real challenge. Or offer to listen.
Notice What Happens
Watch for fresh ideas or unexpected insights that show up for both of you.
Share or Reflect
Remember a time when mentoring—given or received—helped you see your own path more clearly.
Keep Going
Every honest exchange is a chance for both people to move forward.
If this connected, please share with your network. Your next mentor or mentee could be just one message away.
