The period of transition has
arrived as the time comes closer for juniors to become seniors and seniors to
become mentors’. Being “senior” to
somebody is not only about demanding respect but is about earning it. It is not
about creating a fanfare, an entourage of sycophants around you but is about
giving them the helping hand, giving them the right advice. But what makes
merely a “senior” a “good senior”.
Following are the tips which can make you a good senior, though not the
most coveted one:
1. BREAK THE ICE: Don’t wait for them to reach out to you.
Remove that inherent ego and open the lines of dialogue with them. Meet them in
person; let them feel good about the place and the field of study. In nutshell, break the ice.
2. GIVE RESPECT, TAKE RESPECT: The more you give it, the more you receive
it. It works according to Newton’s Law which says that “every action has an
equal and opposite reaction.” So, make them feel dignified, respected and you
will receive it abundantly.
3. BE FRIENDLY: Don’t try to be an authoritarian, the one
who impose orders and inflicts command. Be friendly with them but maintain a
certain level of distance to not allow them to touch upon your personal lives.
The closer you are, the more destructive it might become.
4. BE UNBIASED: It might feel very nice to generate a
fanfare among few, to have sycophants around you, always pampering you with
sugary words, Facebook likes and tags but look at a broader picture. Help
everybody in an equal sense, having bias towards somebody speaks about your own
character. Take care of that.
5. MAKE STRONG NETWORKS: Connect with them, less virtually and more
socially and bang upon those strong networks whenever needed. You might find a
business partner, a friend in the need or someone who can change the course of
your future. Hence, build strong networks with everybody and never boast of those networks.
6. HAVE FUN: Involve them, have fun with them, form
clubs, make them feel connected to you and it can add to your fun. Enjoy,
celebrate and have tons of fun together.
7. ADVICE PROPERLY: If you have committed a mistake and don’t
want them to follow suit, be the first one to admit the mistake and inform them
to not commit that. Don’t be biased while advising, don’t bring your personal
assumptions, inferences, rivalry, liking/disliking to their knowledge. Do what
is best for them………and not for you…….!!!!!!!!
Remember, don't create an impression but build a REPUTATION.......!!!!!!!! Impression fades away but reputation stands firm.
