"Handle criticism carefully, in a sandwich of praise: Pay a compliment, then give the criticism, and then pay a new compliment." — Tereza Nemessanyi
Chief Executive Officer, Step Up Women's Network
A: It is tough to pinpoint the ‘greatest’ mentor I’ve had. For me I pick up advice and guidance from lots of different places and influences. Step Up is a multi-generational mentoring platform of women giving back to other women and to underserved teen girls so mentoring is a part of my daily life. For example, my management style is very ... READ MORE »
Author & Speaker, Unbinding the Heart
A: My darling Agapi, As impossible and difficult as things will seem to you at times as you are growing up, as insecure and wobbily as you might feel, even if it seems that others possess something you don’t, remember that everyone, completely everyone, goes through similar experiences and that it’s all grist for the mill of your soul’s opening and purging ... READ MORE »
Co-Founder , Physique 57
A: Follow your heart and trust your intuition. Find out what you love to do and what your talents are, and let that lead you on your career path. Don’t be afraid to fail. Persevere no matter what. Try not to spend too much time worrying – it is energy wasted. READ MORE »
Director, Serve the flow
A: I spend a week each summer at the Omega Institute’s teen camp and I end up falling in love with the teens. I mentored one kid last year who had problems at home and decided not to continue her college education. I helped her for a year with one-on-one sessions, talking things through. I held a light to her and ... READ MORE »
Artist/ Managing Partner , TumericALIVE
A: My mom has been my greatest mentor. She has taught me how to live in the present, celebrate life, and to go after my dreams. READ MORE »
CEO, DoSomething.org
A: I think mentor programs (and even the word itself) are bullshit. The notion that one person has so much to bestow on another? No thanks. Instead, I’m a big believer in friendship. Every two people on the planet have a lot to teach and learn from each other. It’s a binary relationship. READ MORE »