Unmasking the 30+ Mistakes That Could Be Undermining Your Impact
In the world of mentoring, passion alone isn’t enough.
Every day, well-meaning leaders step into mentorship roles with noble intentions only to unknowingly sabotage the very people they’re trying to help. The truth? Mentorship isn’t just about sharing what you know. It’s about who you are, how you lead, and the shadows you may not even realize you’re casting.
They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions… In mentorship, that road is often lined with unchecked habits, subtle ego trips, and blind spots no one dares to name.
That’s what makes 30+ Serious Mistakes Mentors Make by Dr. Clement Obadimu such a vital and urgent read. This isn’t a book full of clichés or empty affirmations. It’s a truth-teller. A sharp, insightful, sometimes uncomfortable mirror for anyone who dares to shape lives.
In this book, Dr. Obadimu asks the questions too many mentors avoid:
- Are you mentoring from a place of wisdom or control?
- Are you truly equipping your mentees—or subtly grooming them to become your shadow?
- Are you intentional with your time and influence, or are you winging it under the guise of “experience”?
These aren’t rhetorical questions. They’re soul-searching, status-quo-shattering prompts meant to refine how you lead.
This isn’t a pat on the back. It’s a call to rise.
And while we won’t spoil the entire book for you, here’s a taste of just a few traps that might be costing you your effectiveness:
- Mistake #1: Lacking Integrity – A mentee may listen to your words, but they live by your example.
- Mistake #4: Getting Stuck in Emotions – Compassion is necessary. But without boundaries, it becomes chaos.
- Mistake #12: Creating Clones – If your mentee ends up as your replica, you haven’t mentored.
- Mistake #17: Making It Too Easy – A mentor isn’t a crutch. You’re a coach. And growth needs resistance.
That’s just the surface.
Each chapter reads like a private session with a coach who’s not afraid to call you out and call you higher. You’ll find yourself reflecting on conversations you’ve had, decisions you’ve made, and perhaps, what you need to unlearn.
Whether you’re a team lead, a pastor, a coach, a teacher, or someone with a genuine desire to guide others you owe it to those you lead to read this book.
Because mentoring isn’t about leading loudly.
It’s about leading wisely.
And wisely doesn’t happen by accident.
So here’s the real question:
Are you the kind of mentor you would want to be mentored by?
If you’re ready to check your blind spots and step into a higher level of intentional influence, then grab your copy of 30+ Serious Mistakes Mentors Make from Mentors Tower today.
Because the best mentors never stop being mentees themselves.