Just as athletes would never compete without coaches, neither should professionals. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by a specific challenge or stuck in your career, mentors can help you figure out new ways to approach challenges and solve important problems. They can help you break into new professions, ponder significant pivots or fill in gaps in skills or experiences. When I built out my first investment fund, I had little experience building and managing teams, so I sought mentorship from an organizational psychologist. Fresh out of business school, I also didn’t know the intricacies of the technology ecosystem, so I sought insight from pioneers who knew it best. Mentors can be particularly helpful for early professionals looking to map out their desired career paths and for parents navigating a return to the workforce after time spent pausing it. … [Read more...] about Why now is the best time to connect with a CEO mentor
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These are the top 10 insights from climate science in 2020
These insights show that climate change isn’t only an issue for climate scientists. It reaches lawyers, governments, economists, and “This is part of the change in the conversation,” says Erik Pihl, lead author of the report and science officer with Future Earth. “We’ve had a lot of focus about what we need to achieve, led by understanding the natural processes. And I think we’re moving toward ‘how do we achieve this,’ with more focus on social science, law, [and so on.]” … [Read more...] about These are the top 10 insights from climate science in 2020