I was counseling a colleague through a professional situation a few weeks ago and she said “I just wish I was more like you.” My heart sank and I thought “Oh no, I’ve done this all wrong.” This got me thinking about the mentor-mentee relationship. That moment made me realize that mentorship isn’t about shaping someone into your image—it’s about helping them trust their own. A mentee should not be a carbon copy of yourself. These relationships should be collaborative in which