5. Mentor Model Dimension

2. I discuss with employees who are discouraged due to lack of promotion or other difficulties the importance of developing a realistic view of work-related advancement that can include both success and disappointment, mentioning, for example

*other employees who have been frustrated but still continued to explore opportunities to learn and enhance their marketable knowledge, skills, and behaviors at work.

28. I discuss my own work-related experience as a way of helping employees think about and carefully examine

*their specific career options.

29. I share with employees personal examples of difficulties I have overcome in my own individual and professional growth if

*these experiences might provide insights for them. ...

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