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 ...

"Lavenderblu" was a young girl when she got her first taste of domestic violence. After suffering at the hands of her father and witnessing repeated attacks on her mother, she ended up in a violent ...

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 ...

"Develop your business plan." "Practice your pitch." "Land a meeting with investors." As an entrepreneur, your to-do list likely details a myriad of responsibilities that follow the advice of any MBA ...

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 ...

For a long time, I thought mentorship was about proximity to power. Find someone impressive, successful, well-connected, preferably with a shiny title and a strong LinkedIn presence. Someone who could ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Vishal Sunak Throughout ...

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 ...

The significant impact expert mentoring can have on startup development and how mentors assist in establishing credibility and a strong industry reputation for startups, ultimately aiding them in ...

Young physicians and residents should take advantage of mentorship opportunities to further their careers, according to an Oct. 25 article on the American Medical Association website. 1. Seek them out ...