The Battle between the Mentor and Mentee

A thriving society would benefit everyone, even on a small scale like in a corporation. So companies should be built an run with this in mind, by giving company ownership to employees or giving bonuses based on the success of the whole organization.

Mentoring also has direct benefits for the Mentor. Like he is able to consolidate his knowledge in the subject he teaches. He provably has more authorithy about the project and generally how things are done. He might receive recognition in the form of higher pay.

The knowledge transfer to employees who join a new project is critical and people who have the social skills to do it effectively are highly sought after in high-tech firms.

As a mentor I do hope, that the person I’m supporting would do the same for me if he had the opportunity at some point. And I assume more often than not, you can expect to receive some lasting loyality and respect by the people you mentored. You are building "prestige", since you are showing important leadership skills and you show that you are socially responsible. But if I witnessed that the person I mentored is betraying me, I would definitely whish, that I could take back what I have done for them.