Mentor-mentee relationships come in all shapes and sizes. There are company-driven programs that pair new hires with experienced employees, as well as personally driven arrangements where mentees seek ...

O ne of my Ph.D. students has a question: “How will I know when I’m ready to publish?” She is eager and hardworking, and I recognize the drive along with the mingling of confidence and trepidation. To ...

Exceptional mentors do more than offer advice—they cultivate transformative relationships that empower others to excel. The most impactful mentors possess a distinctive combination of patience, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mena Mirhom, MD, shares the psychology of success at work. One of the most underrated accelerators of success is not raw talent or ...

In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, having a mentor matters more now than ever. From new technologies and treatments to workforce shortages and rising burnout rates, a mentor in your corner can ...

A wise man named Mentor is given the task of educating Odysseus’ son, Telemachus. When Odysseus went to fight in the Trojan War, he entrusted the care of his kingdom and his son to Mentor. From this ...

Choosing a mentor is one of the most critical decisions an entrepreneur can make. You may run into a lot of people with great advice, old-timers with plenty to share. And you can cherish these people ...

For a novice teacher, a great mentor can mean the difference between launching into a successful career and burning out in the first few years. When teachers have effective mentors, they can improve ...

Latrelle Johnson's voice started to crack when I asked him about the importance of the men in his life. “I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for mentors at different stages of my life," Johnson said ...

Every profession offers different paths to advancement. In academia, we have taken the path pretty much as far as it can go. We are tenured full professors, and we each chair our respective academic ...