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I am Anil Agrawal, a high-tech industry entrepreneur, businessman, employer, manager, trainer and a consultant for over 25 years. In my different roles, I have acted as a "mentor" for many years — worked with, groomed and guided people of all kinds.

My key attributes that served in mentoring people include eye for detail and a knack for troubleshooting, and the ability to unravel the obvious, discern possibilities, and uncover and develop opportunities.

Through my experience, I have come to firmly believe that people have potential. While people may seem to falter, fret about or fail, in reality, people by and large have the capability to handle their tasks and responsibilities, and deliver on their commitments.

What holds people back at times is self-doubt and confusion—lack of focus and unclear purpose, impatience for detail, subjectivity, fear of rejection or failure, and perhaps a need for approval or a strong need to be right. These conditions can impede an individual's momentum, and often impact personal effectiveness.

In most situations, especially when trouble starts, all they often need is a catalytic support — a sounding board that provides feedback and validation. A mentor can help. Timely support can make a difference — enhancing their productivity, performance and effectiveness.

As a mentor, I implicitly trust my protégés having the required expertise and innate desire to achieve success and deliver quality; and willing to reevaluate their own choices and the decisions made, accept change, take necessary action, and be accountable. Given that, they are typically open to receiving honest input—tough questions, candid assessment, even critique—without taking things personally.