And why you probably don’t have a choice. Let’s be honest. We all want an awesome mentor. Someone to take us by the hand and show us a better way. Someone to save us time, money and frustration. How awesome would that be, right? Here’s the thing. If you’re good at what you do, sooner or later the day will come when someone – an employee, co-worker, student or acquaintance – comes to you for advice. Someone who is looking for a mentor, and to them, you fit the bill perfectly. Is Mentoring Worth It Is mentoring worth the effort? In a word, yes. But, it’s a very personal decision. You must decide how much value mentoring has to you. After watching hundreds of professional flight crews mentor wannabe flight crews, I can tell you with certainty it’s a pretty great experience for all involved. A lot of times the mentor benefits as much or more than the mentee. Why? Because the feeling you get when someone tells you they’re “living their dream” thanks to your help, is pretty incredible. It’s ...