When visualizing what a mentor may be, the image of someone of a certain generation pontificating about the “correct” way to do things may be what immediately comes to mind. I would like you to take that image, ball it up and toss it straight out of the window. 

A mentor is not defined by age or job title. Mentorship is less about having your own TED Talk and more about guidance for both parties involved. If the opportunity for you to become a mentor should arise, take a moment and keep these tips in mind: