As we recruit and train more participants in the Drupal community, we have an opportunity to share knowledge with developers, designers, content strategists, and project managers on how to get started with Drupal. Let's review 7 practical tips for mentors/mentees working on career and professional growth, including: articulating a mission, vision, and values; identifying a skillset and tools; networking with peers; driving decisions through data; clarifying a "personal brand"; planning for the longer term; and finally, practicing communication