Working with a respected mentor—either within the classroom or one on one—is often seen as a steppingstone toward greater things for creatives. However, a mentor who is rigid in their principles and beliefs can foster self-doubts and frustration in the mentee as they push against what feels like arbitrary creative boundaries.
However, a mentor who takes on the mindset of a guide or teacher can open new creative doors while also, hopefully, acting as a sponsor to help us expand our careers and the reach of our creative products.
As midlevel creatives, it is not unusual to find ourselves on either side of the equation as mentor or mentee. So in this segment, the Gifted Underachievers explore the two opposing mindsets and how mentorship can work best for everyone.
Questions for Listeners:
* Have you ever mentored someone?
* Have you been mentored?
* Did you find either experience fulfilling?
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For Further Exploration:
The Importance of Mentorship in the Creative Industry https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-mentorship-creative-industry-sandcup-ltrsf/
Virgil Abloh and Samuel Ross: Mentorship and Creativity
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