The words mentor, advisor, and coach are frequently used interchangeably. However, they are actually quite different. Understanding the distinction will ensure that you get–and provide–the appropropriate level of guidance. Mentor: someone who...
My recent post on "25 Reasons to Call Your Mentor" inspired my friend and fellow Master Mentor Dan Weedin to write 25 more. There are only 35 of us globally, who have been trained and certified by Million Dollar Consultant(TM) Alan Weiss, and...
A mentor is someone who has achieved what you hope to achieve, and who is willing to share advice and feedback as you strive to achieve your goal. Many people who work with mentors have asked me how to get the most out of their relationship. Here are...
I have not seen many successful independent consultants who did not already have a strong body of professional work prior to hanging out their shingle. You need to have people who will provide references regarding the quality of your work, examples of results...
Doing pro-bono work while still employed at ones current job is a great way to test the waters. Many major business schools have organizations set up to funnel such opportunities to alumni. For example, at Stanford, it is called ACT, or the Alumni Consulting...
