Joe Messina

Despite the title of this video and original posting date (2008), this is timeless wisdom. Jim Goetz covers a wide swath of topics in this video.  One gem is the two (investor and founder) perspect...

Good mentoring is discipline-agnostic. Whether you’re a mentor to a medical resident or marketing manager, the same six guidelines apply: 1) Choose mentees carefully: Although the prospect of havin...

Ideal mentees are enthusiastic, energetic, organized, and focused. They embrace feedback while remaining honest and responsive. And they learn to underpromise and overdeliver. Read Article

You don’t have to be an expert to teach something. You only have to be one step ahead of your students. Read Article

This interview will share pitfalls to avoid and how to prepare for and have successful mentoring meetings. Watch Video

Entrepreneurs love to give back and advise their peers. But how do you make sure the “help” you’re offering is effective — and not a drag on your own productivity?   Read Article

Startups are all about finding the right fit. Finding the right co-founder. Finding the right market. Finding the right investors. It's all about connecting the puzzle pieces to reveal the bigger p...

While 76% of working professionals believe that a mentor is important to growth, more than 54% do not have such a relationship. If you’re one of these people, there are a few things you can do to f...

There are lots of ways to be a good mentor, but there are a few common principles that the best mentors share. One principle is putting the relationship before the mentorship. No amount of mentorsh...