The Homeric Odyssey mentions a character named Mentor. He was the mythological son of Alcimus and was considered very wise. The hero of the Odyssey was of course Odysseus. When he reluctantly left to ...

Not all young female entrepreneurs specifically want a female mentor, but for those who do, finding one can be challenging. It comes down to the numbers: Thirty-six percent of the firms in the U.S.

Meena Harris shares her tips on how to find the perfect mentor and use their skills to help crush all your career goals. If you speak to any accomplished woman—in any field—chances are she owes part ...

For years, I worked as a production account manager at an independent video store while pretending to pursue an acting career. I didn’t go to auditions, send my resume and headshots out or try to find ...

One of the most common career tips that young professionals receive is to find a mentor, but it's not always easy to determine the best approach. Deborah Heiser, applied developmental psychologist and ...

A mentor is not necessarily your boss, as in academia. Your industrial boss is actually your customer first and foremost. Though it’s possible your boss can be your mentor, you shouldn’t assume this.

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Up-and-coming professionals can take several routes to the top, but they're always likely to face a challenging journey. Mentoring is here to help you reach your desired destination. Harvard Business ...

Founder and Chief Culture Officer of Ideal Outcomes, Inc. Author of the new book "Culture Ignited: 5 Disciplines for Adaptive Leadership." I’ve always appreciated the value of mentorship programs, but ...