To the People: How it Began...
My mentor’s been a little busy during the last few months. He has moved to a new state, changed his job at the height of his career, and...
To the Mentor: Mentors Don't "Need" Proteges
Something felt, well, wrong about the whole thing. I had gone to him for advice, some professorial counsel about choices that lay before...
To the Mentor: Being a Good Reference
"You can't say that!" he protested. "I asked you for a reference!" he exclaimed angrily. "That won't help me!" he growled. I replied:...
To the Mentor: One Bucket Ought'a Do It
He exuded confidence, comfort, and class. James, today, is a high-end Southern California real estate broker. But back then, he was a...
To the Mentor: Can't Choose Your Family
We've all heard the old line, "You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family..." (And we have cringed with uncomfortable...
To the Protege: Shower the People
"Russell!" she seemed to scold. The psychic assault came from behind me. Being human, I just assumed I inadvertently overstepped my...
To the Mentor: Fragility
"Fragile—Handle with Care." I think this phrase, printed boldly on brown cardboard boxes or gifts might have been my first exposure to...