Mentorship

At Level 2, mentorship becomes more intentional. You take time to guide others through problems, share context, and help them build confidence and independence. You look for teachable moments and offer feedback with clarity and care. Mentorship is no longer just spontaneous—it's something you consciously make space for. You begin to see your growth as intertwined with the growth of others.

Key Behaviors

  • Offers constructive feedback to help teammates grow
  • Explains decisions, tradeoffs, and reasoning while pairing or reviewing
  • Mentors interns or newer team members through regular check-ins
  • Shares context that helps others connect their work to the bigger picture
  • Supports others' learning goals and growth plans

Common Struggles

  • May accidentally teach instead of guide
  • Can avoid giving hard feedback or over-explain
  • Might focus on solving the problem instead of building the person

Success Indicators

You know you're successful when you:

  • Support others consistently and thoughtfully
  • Adapt your guidance based on the person's needs and level
  • Explain not just what to do, but why
  • Build trust by being approachable, honest, and invested in others' growth

Mindset Shift

From:

"I help others when I can."

To:

"I help others level up consistently and intentionally."

Questions to Ask Yourself

  • What's holding this person back—and how can I help them see it?
  • How do I balance support with space to struggle and grow?
  • What kind of mentor would I want at this point in my career?

Build These Habits

  • 1
    Set aside time each week for mentorship, even informally
  • 2
    Reflect on what's working and what's not in each mentoring relationship
  • 3
    Ask teammates what kind of support they prefer

Seek Feedback

  • "How did our last session or pairing go for you?"
  • "What's one way I could support you better?"
  • "Was my feedback clear and useful?"

Signals You're Ready to Level Up

  • You're mentoring consistently, not just occasionally
  • Your mentees are growing in skill, confidence, and independence
  • You're being asked to mentor more intentionally or formally

Focus Summary

  • Support with care
  • Teach with humility
  • Grow by growing others

At Level 2, mentorship is about being intentional with your support. It's not about knowing everything—it's about knowing how to show up well for someone else.