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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

Most business leaders view a mentor as someone older and more experienced who takes the time to personally give guidance and advice and takes an emotional investment in your success. They don’t think ...

Before performing a military operation, the first thing any unit does is gather as much intelligence about the objective as possible. In fact, creating an action plan without first conducting research ...

Jacquie Rajerison (left) and Professor Eric Sanford (right) at the Bodega Marine Reserve. (Jackie Sones) Interacting with your professors can be one of the most rewarding parts of your experience as ...