Thought Leaders
Why Workplace Mentoring Programs Fail
A mishandled mentoring program can end up doing more harm than good.
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Requiem for a Mentor
"Are you the sort of person who will wear good shoes?" he asked during the job interview. There would be many such riddles to answer.
By Peter Mandel
Building a Business
What It’s Like to Be Mentored by Richard Branson, by Someone Who Wasn’t
An entrepreneur who used to talk to a photo of Virgin's CEO on her iPhone explains that, no, she wasn't crazy; she was getting real business help.
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How These Young Entrepreneurs Take Advantage of Their Co-Working Space
A co-working space can be a great place to start your business because of the help you can get from the people around you.
By Rose Leadem
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4 Questions to Ask About Networking Mentors
What should you expect when looking for a mentor?
By Ivan Misner
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Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Is More Than a Movie, It’s a Model for Mentorship
Look to Ryan Coogler and company's example when creating opportunity at work.
By Nina Zipkin
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3 Reasons Why I Make Time to Mentor
The mentorship I received was invaluable and I try to pass it forward.
By Sonny Tosco
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Why You Should Question Your Mentors’ Motives
While nearly all mentees have the same goal -- moving their businesses forward -- not all mentors have the same motivation.
By Scott Brown
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May the Force Be With You: 5 Takeaways for Entrepreneurs From the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise
You just might view "The Last Jedi" a little differently.
Building a Business
Choose Your Mentors Wisely: 3 Traits to Look for in a Great Mentor
Having a good mentor can be helpful. Having a great mentor can change your life.
By John Suh
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An Experimental, Tuition-Free Program Is Teaching Business Lessons Using Hip Hop
Budding entrepreneurs are using lessons from music-industry moguls to learn how to run their own businesses.
By Max Marin
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The 5 Best Pieces of Advice I Can Give Women Entrepreneurs
Be the powerful force that shapes the work environment you dream of working in.
Entrepreneurs
This Celebrity Stylist Uses Instagram to Show Fans How Red Carpet Moments Are Made
As the stylist for stars such as Meryl Streep and Lupita Nyong'o, Micaela Erlanger's social media pages take you behind the scenes.
By Nina Zipkin
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The Art of Mentorship: 3 Steps for Building Business Leaders
Establishing a mentorship program can help businesses grow, employees succeed and executives lead more effectively
By Nancy Harris
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6 Things Great Mentors Do Differently
Good mentors are like Yoda -- and other lessons from the mentorship sphere.
By Sujan Patel
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Looking for a Mentor? The 7 Best Places to Start.
Ever thought to look for a mentor at your fitness club? You'd be surprised at where the right person may be hanging out.
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What’s Better: a Mentor or an Advisory Board (or Both)?
There's a lot you don't know as a new entrepreneur, so why not let someone who's been there lend you a hand?
Business News
Making The Most Of Mentorship
The mentor/mentee relationship is one of the most important foundations of business success. Here's how to get it right.
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Successfully Making the Jump From Employee to Entrepreneur
It took me more than one leap to land safely on the other side.
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Lessons from NFL Star Charles ‘Peanut’ Tillman
You can start your own business and still make the work about others.
By Jim Joseph
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March Every Day for Women Entrepreneurs
Here's how to fight daily for that spot in the C-suite and help other women get there, too.
By Sarah Austin
Business Funding
5 Small-Business Owners Share the Secrets to Building a Strong Network of Mentors
From finding the right people to making it easy for your mentors, here are some tips on building the ultimate brain trust.
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How I Failed as a Mentor
There are learning opportunities when hero-worship collides with narcissism, but it's never what was intended.
By Phil La Duke
Building a Business
6 Reasons Why Business Leaders Should Implement Official Mentor Programs
Mentorship programs benefit employees as well as company culture and profits.
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Watch This Endearing Mentorship Moment from the Chicago Cubs’ World Series Win
When youthful exuberance meets veteran experience.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Find a Business Mentor — or Fail Trying
The right mentor can connect you with the right tools, experiences and opportunities.