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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Serenity Gibbons is a business consultant who covers entrepreneurs. Everyone wants to live their best life. Acquiring and living ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Working with a mentor is an excellent way to accelerate your career. The relationship can help you gain new skills and ...

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 ...