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In Val Sklarov’s thinking, mentoring is not the transfer of knowledge but the calibration of human direction. Training only becomes meaningful when it reshapes how a person moves forward, not what they temporarily understand. Growth is directional before it is educational. 1️⃣ Direction Before Instruction Principle Effective mentoring starts by …

The Elevator Story A young analyst once shared an elevator ride with Val Sklarov and nervously asked,“What’s the fastest way to become a leader?” Sklarov smiled and replied:“Stop waiting to be taught. Start asking how you can teach.” Weeks later, the analyst began mentoring interns on small projects. Within a …