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conversations and deal with situations that the mentee brings to them.” A successful mentor relationship is a two-way street: The mentee also must be comfortable with the person assigned the role. That often requires separating the functions of mentorship and supervision. “A good mentor should usually not be the new manager’s boss, because that relationship possesses a different power dynamic,” said Mull. “The mentee may not be comfortable giving voice to their direct supervisor about areas where they're struggling or feeling overwhelmed.” Bonus tip: Colleagues can also help the new supervi- sor. “Very often the most effective managers are part of a peer group in which members carve out time to share their challenges and their struggles and exchange ideas for getting through them,” said Mull. Dealing With Doubt Even the most promising of new managers are bound to feel a degree of self-doubt about their abilities. They may well decide they have been given an assignment be- yond their means. In extreme cases, self-doubt can lead to a damag- ing paralysis. “The new manager has to be comfortable making decisions,” said Theodorou. “Many times the dif- ference between a good manager and a great one is the ability to move forward and not just sit on something while self-doubt overcomes them.” Pelletier said new managers can overcome this so- called “imposter syndrome” by leaning deeply into what they do well, even in an activity outside the workplace. For example, has the nascent manager been successful in managing people in a sports environment? “Try to build a bridge between that experience and the challenges of the new position,” she suggested. Bonus tip: A good mentor can help the manager over- come self-doubt by providing positive feedback. Accepting Criticism Becoming self-confident does not mean adopting a posture of universal knowledge. The so-called “fake it til you make it” approach too often leads to costly errors. When new managers are honest about their vulnerabili- ties, subordinates can guide them away from costly errors. “People often want to look like they deserve their promo- tion, they are the right person for the job, and they know exactly what they’re doing,” said Mallory. “But to be suc- cessful they will need to acknowledge areas where they don’t have all the answers. Asking team members for their ideas, expertise and support will lower their defenses.” At the same time, new managers need to realize that negative assessments from subordinates are part of the job. “You will always have critics as a manager,” said Mallo- ry. “You will always have people who think you did things wrong or don't deserve the job.” Negative criticisms from subordinates need to be an-
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