Kimberly Boldt is a partner at Ratzan Weissman & Boldt in Miami.

Name a secret ingredient or two for effective mentoring.

Mentoring requires time and patience. You must be willing to work with a young lawyer every step of the way for quite some time. No matter how well we performed in law school, none of us emerged with experience. Most young lawyers need and greatly appreciate guidance as they navigate those first few years of the practice.

What’s the most important leadership lesson you’ve learned and why is it so valuable?