To mentor goals, ask questions
To help someone understand their goals, ask questions that help them reflect on their current situation, consider potential futures, and chart a course from one to another.
In the simplest form, it’s the “where do you see yourself in five years?" question, but that’s a big leap for most people. Instead, probe for how well they understand their current situation . What’s going well? What’s not going well? What about your role do you enjoy the most? What’s most frustrating? If you could change one thing, what would it be and why?
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