One of the principal functions of a mentor is to help someone grow. Through the process of being mentored a person can increase their knowledge, wisdom and awareness increase their sense of maturity, or enlarge their view of the world or broaden their perspectives. The ability of a mentor to help people grow is a product of these abilities. Growth is less something the mentor can make happen by targeted effort and more something they develop a positive intention towards. Mentoring is a collaboration where the mentee, plus everyday events, also play their part.