The Relational Mirror Mindset: Countering Mentoring Blind spots Across Hierarchies
Idea in Brief Even with the best intentions, leaders often fail in mentoring because they overlook "blind spots" created by organizational hierarchy and social identity. To bridge this gap, authors Rajashi Ghosh and Kathy E. Kram introduce the Relational Mirror Mindset : a self-other stance where leaders reflect on their own vulnerabilities to better empathize with the needs of others. By balancing a focus on "Self" with a focus on the "Other," mentors and mentees can transform rigid power...