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 ...

John Shomby explains why successful broadcasters stack mentors intentionally, how to avoid the wrong fits, and what makes mentorship relationships last beyond a single conversation.

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 ...

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 ...

I used to think mentorship was just about finding someone successful in your field who could spare a few minutes of their time. Someone with connections, maybe. Someone who'd look good on LinkedIn.

Every year in the United States, an average of 587,000 new small businesses are born. The bad news is only half survive five years. And by the time you get to 10 years, that number is cut to one-third ...

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.

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 ...