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Mentor

Expanding the Definition of Who Teaches STEM, When and How

Theresa Berenato | Posted 05.07.2013 | Impact
Theresa Berenato

As critical skills needs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are escalating in today's changing society -- we are challenged to contribute and collaborate in our own communities.

Finding Your Passion in 5 Easy Steps

Eden Kozlowski | Posted 04.28.2013 | Healthy Living
Eden Kozlowski

If you really want to figure out what it is you were born to do or be, don't go about it alone. I tell you this because this is/was key, key, key in my life experience.

Upgrade 'Take Your Kids to Work Day'

Rana Florida | Posted 04.23.2013 | Business
Rana Florida

Planning in advance is critical. No child wants to see their parent's crazy boss yelling at them; a disaster like that could be forever imprinted in a kid's memory. But if you keep these key tips in mind, the day could be a tremendous success for you both.

Ryan Blair: From Gang Member To Millionaire Entrepreneur

HuffPost Live | Posted 03.29.2013 | HuffPost Live 321

Despite dropping out of high school as a freshman, joining a gang, and going to jail, 'Nothing To Lose, Everything To Gain' author Ryan Blair is a mul...

Lean In and Pay It Forward -- Early

Rebecca Serle | Posted 03.27.2013 | Women
Rebecca Serle

At 22 and on my fourth day in New York, I was lucky enough to meet my mentor. I'll never forget what she said to me as I sat sweating in my too-hot-for-the-city sweater: New York is different. I'll tell you what I mean. And she did.

With a Mentor, Magic Is Truly Possible

Steven W. Barnes | Posted 03.25.2013 | Latino Voices
Steven W. Barnes

Cesareo Pelaez was a psychology professor at Salem State College (now Salem State University). I met him in the 1980s when I was a psychology major at Salem State. Placed seemingly randomly under the wing of such a unique individual, my life was and remains forever changed.

Gordon Cosby: Teaching Us How to Live and How to Die

Jim Wallis | Posted 03.22.2013 | Religion
Jim Wallis

Never have I felt more prayers for me from anyone than I did from Gordon Cosby, especially in the closing years of his life

How Do I Find the Right Mentor?

Kay Koplovitz | Posted 03.20.2013 | Business
Kay Koplovitz

We have seen a rise of discussion about mentorship in business circles of all kinds in recent years. Yet it seems that finding the right one is still challenging to many.

Because He Can

Garret Kramer | Posted 05.19.2013 | Healthy Living
Garret Kramer

The best leaders allow instincts to flourish. They understand that there's more than one way to field a ball, score a goal, or do anything for that matter.

Virtual Mentors, Real Benefits

Suzanne de Janasz | Posted 04.23.2013 | Business
Suzanne de Janasz

The benefits of virtual mentoring are real and the technology enabling it is readily available. By taking advantage of e-mentoring practices, business leaders can tap into a developmental process to enhance personal enrichment and career success.

Not Qualified? Why You Should Tackle That Challenge!

Karl Gude | Posted 04.22.2013 | Business
Karl Gude

Tackling monster challenges -- where failure is the expected outcome because you lack the credentials to succeed -- can be addicting. It's a win-win situation, like being the underdog in a fight: you're expected to lose, but win and you're a hero.

Unexpected Mentoring Insights From Kevin Bacon's Killer TV Show

Kare Anderson | Posted 04.03.2013 | Healthy Living
Kare Anderson

Look for mentors to emulate who are both extremely observant and don't jump to conclusions. Instead, they discuss what they see so the team can quickly look for corroborating evidence -- or the lack of it.

How to Invest in Yourself

Tara Marino | Posted 03.04.2013 | Style
Tara Marino

I want to talk to you today about the opportunity as a woman that you have to invest in yourself. To really invest in YOU. To give yourself the opportunity to experience your dreams and desires.

What Are Heroes Made of?

Lorie Karnath | Posted 01.07.2013 | Impact
Lorie Karnath

Heroes such as imagined by the ancient Greeks, and exemplified by individuals like Neil Armstrong -- whose actions shift paradigms and extend horizons -- are proving increasingly difficult to come by. At a number of levels this is due to the development of new technologies.

Tim Gunn's Mentors (WATCH)

Posted 10.22.2012 | MarloThomas

Tim Gunn, fashion therapist and author, spoke about where he discovered his favorite mentors when he joined me on Mondays With Marlo. At art school, T...

Female Science Gurus Become Mentors For Undergrad Girls

Youth Radio -- Youth Media International | Posted 11.19.2012 | Home
Youth Radio -- Youth Media International

By: Robyn Gee Women in Technology Sharing Online (WitsOn) is a new six-week pilot program that will connect undergraduate students with prominent fem...

WATCH: How To Find A Mentor After College, From Alexa von Tobel

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Everybody needs a mentor -- even if you're done with college. Alexa von Tobel, Founder & CEO, LearnVest.com, gave suggestions on how and where to find...

Your Start-Up Life With Andre Agassi: Playing Big

Rana Florida | Posted 11.10.2012 | Business
Rana Florida

I've talked with successful CEO's, authors, chefs, politicians, designers, artists, philanthropists, doctors and entrepreneurs, but I've yet to interview a sports star for advice on business. Since Agassi was my all time favorite, I was eager to hear his insights on how to achieve success.

Ex-Ohio Police Officer Gets 16 Years For Killing Wife With Hammer

AP | Posted 08.14.2012 | Crime

MENTOR, Ohio -- A former police officer from northeast Ohio has been sentenced to serve at least 16 years in prison in the slaying of his wife – who...

Orthopedic Surgery: Women on the Rise in a Male-Dominated Field

Dr. Mary I. O'Connor | Posted 10.03.2012 | Women
Dr. Mary I. O'Connor

As the population continues to age, the need for orthopedic surgeons will increase. In order to continue to attract the best and the brightest, orthopedics needs to attract women students.

WATCH: Your Turn: Mentors

Posted 10.09.2012 | MarloThomas

Growing up, I had an unlikely mentor who made me see myself in a different light. Sometimes we don't notice the impact that someone has had on our liv...

Change a Life, Become a Mentor

Matilda Raffa Cuomo | Posted 08.15.2012 | Parents
Matilda Raffa Cuomo

Mentoring is a lifetime investment in a child and one that is critically important today to prevent school dropout, improve self-esteem and combat bullying in America's schools and online.

Who's on Your Personal Board of Advisors (PBA)?

Women & Co | Posted 07.21.2012 | Women
Women & Co

My "PBA," the people I tap for counsel, have been instrumental in helping me prepare for each step of my career. Here are my tips for selecting the right mentors and building those relationships.

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Lev Raphael | Posted 07.11.2012 | Home
Lev Raphael

I had dreamed of being a writer since I was in second grade, but it wasn't until I took my first class with Kristin Lauer at Fordham University that I fell in love with writing itself.

May, the Month of Moms & Mentors

Jodi R. R. Smith | Posted 07.10.2012 | Small Business
Jodi R. R. Smith

May is upon us, and with Mother's Day quickly approaching, it is the perfect time to reflect on how our mothers -- and other mentoring figures -- have helped shape our lives.