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Jun 11, 2011

"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." --Isaac Newton

Four Myths About Mentoring

When people think of mentoring, they often think of an older executive counseling a young upstart. The senior leader advises the junior employee on his career, how to navigate the world of work, and what she needs to do to get ahead. But mentoring has changed a lot in the last few decades. The traditional mentor-mentee relationship is not necessarily a thing of the past, but it's no longer the standard. Now, there are many ways to get the information and guidance you need. This article from the Harvard Business Review expands on four myths of mentoring, including: "You have to find one perfect mentor," "Mentoring is a formal long-term relationship," and "Mentoring is for junior people."