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 ...

Most people use this yearly transition to examine and weigh their performance for the year. This is what gives birth to New Year's resolutions. Are you planning definite ways to advance your life and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

While developing and facilitating mentorship programs at Toronto Metropolitan University, I’ve seen hundreds of students benefit from a direct connection to a mentor in career, academic or personal ...

70% of small business owners who seek mentors see their venture last a minimum of five years. Let's Get Started from Spectrum Business offers a free mentor match program. Follow these steps for ...

Wealth management can be a notoriously difficult field to succeed in, with Cerulli Associates placing the rookie washout rate at more than 70%. One potential lifeline for early-career advisors: ...

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 ...

Gary Mecklenburg, retired CEO of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago and current executive partner of Waud Capital Partners, and Larry Goldberg, CEO of ...