Mentorship

At Level 3, mentorship becomes a multiplier. You help others unlock growth, navigate complexity, and build momentum in their careers. You don't just answer questions—you ask the ones that help people think more deeply. You tailor your mentorship to the person, the moment, and the outcome they're aiming for. You are trusted not only for your knowledge, but for your ability to help others gain their own.

Key Behaviors

  • Helps teammates develop problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Mentors across levels, roles, or teams—not just peers or juniors
  • Supports career development conversations with actionable advice
  • Connects people to opportunities, resources, or others who can help
  • Promotes a culture of feedback, reflection, and learning

Common Struggles

  • May take on too many mentorship relationships at once
  • Can risk becoming a crutch instead of a coach
  • Might default to "advice mode" instead of inquiry

Success Indicators

You know you're successful when you:

  • Mentor with intention, consistency, and flexibility
  • Help people build confidence, clarity, and autonomy
  • Foster trust by showing up with empathy and honesty
  • Are known for growing others—not just guiding them

Mindset Shift

From:

"I help people grow."

To:

"I help people grow—and help others become great mentors too."

Questions to Ask Yourself

  • Who's mentoring the mentors?
  • How am I modeling scalable, sustainable mentoring practices?
  • What invisible barriers might be holding someone back from thriving?

Build These Habits

  • 1
    Create space for mentorship in 1:1s, retros, or debriefs
  • 2
    Balance challenge and support in every conversation
  • 3
    Reflect on your mentorship impact—what's changed because of it?

Seek Feedback

  • "What's been most (or least) helpful in our work together?"
  • "How are you feeling about your own growth lately?"
  • "What kind of support would stretch you without overwhelming you?"

Signals You're Ready to Level Up

  • Your mentees grow into mentors themselves
  • You're asked to support growth across teams, not just your own
  • Others describe your impact using words like "clarifying," "empowering," or "transformative"

Focus Summary

  • Challenge with care
  • Empower with purpose
  • Multiply the good

At Level 3, mentorship becomes leadership through growth. You don't just support individuals—you help create a stronger, smarter, and more connected team.