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 ...

Some of the most valuable mentors come from unexpected places. Finding a mentor who aligns with your goals requires networking, research, and, above all, asking for help. I can’t overstate the ...

When I learned that January is National Mentoring Month, I paused to reflect on all the mentors and mentees I’ve been fortunate enough to know throughout my career. As I thought about which ...

For a long time, I thought mentorship was about proximity to power. Find someone impressive, successful, well-connected, ...

Mentoring is a vital component of professional development in education, but the traditional methods of assigning mentors often fall short of fostering meaningful, impactful relationships. Last spring ...

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.

A: I find it hard to believe that mentors aren’t available in your area — they are everywhere. There may not be a specific organization for mentor matching in your area, so you may need to do a little ...

Recently my husband and I spent a few days in an Australian university town where we lived for five years from 1974. We still have a few friends there from those times, and because it is a university ...

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Twenty years ago, if you’d asked the typical academic where coaching was happening on their campus, they’d point to the football stadium. Today academics are increasingly aware of the value of faculty ...

When you talk to both experienced and new fundraisers about their career trajectories, almost all mention the important role mentoring played. “I credit everything I’ve learned to people I’ve met with ...

Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional development. Mentors provide guidance, support, and wisdom that can significantly impact your career trajectory. For ambitious and skilled ...