#mentorship

#mentorship

Many women begin the year with broad ambitions: Do more. Progress faster. Lead better. But without a clear career plan, it is easy to get caught in urgency, competing priorities, and other people's agendas.A strong start to the year is not about doing everything at once. It's about building a focused, realistic plan that aligns with your goals, values, and current season of life.This post outlines a step-by-step approach to planning your career for 2026 so that you can move with clarity rather than pressure.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently attend team lunches and dinners with my immediate department members, both supervisors and associates. These dining experiences are mostly personal affairs and come after a week of hard teamwork. We work in an industry where we will be in one location for a few months, and then move on to another city. We all get along and have each other's back.

So much of the industry is based on experience and not education. You can learn all the lessons yourself, but it will take a lot longer. Learning from people who have seen enough things to have a strong intuition can help you be better and faster. In part, this is because the field is always changing. As bad actors constantly improve their techniques, the defenders must respond.

Our agents now have a community of like-minded investment-curious agents, experienced agent investor professionals and the tools to create their own income and wealth-producing portfolios, Dan Duffy, the CEO of United Real Estate Group, said in a statement. The company said the program is designed to help agents not only boost their income, but also build generational wealth for their families and communities. Due to this, the brokerage said it aligns with its core values of Family, Excellence, Fiscal Responsibility and Seeing Things Differently.

Carolyn Michelle is an actress, producer, educator, and entrepreneur. Her credits include: Brilliant Minds, And Just Like That, The Chi, Russian Doll, House of Cards, and the role of Vanessa, opposite Kathleen Chalfant's Ruth, in Sarah Friedland's celebrated indie film Familiar Touch. On this episode, she talks about her deep roots with that project, and what she told Friedland she needed to bring that character to life.

When Scrubs ended after eight seasons in May 2009, Zach Braff's earnest and awkward doctor J.D. left the Sacred Heart hospital envisioning happy married life with Elliot (Sarah Chalke), a lifelong friendship with Turk and Carla (Donald Faison and Judy Reyes), and even a future wedding between the couple's childrenplus an uncharacteristically heartfelt goodbye hug from his merciless mentor/nemesis Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley.)

Family, friends, former students, local leaders, and the greater Oakland community attended a day of remembrance Saturday for revered Laney College and Skyline High School coach John Beam, who was killed by a former Laney student in November. As the Chronicle reports, around 2,200 people were in attendance at the memorial for longtime coach and mentor John Beam, which took place Saturday at Oakland's Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.

With AI transforming so many jobs, EY's Joe Depa says adaptability will be the "new job security" in 2026. "The ability to adapt and change is going to be the most important component," said Depa, who oversees innovation at the Big Four consulting firm. The executive, who leads EY's AI, data, and innovation strategies, told Business Insider that training and upskilling will be the factors that differentiate talent and organizations in the workforce.

I moved to the US from India in August 2021 to pursue a master's degree in computer science at the University of Southern California. Soon after, I began looking for a summer internship - but things didn't go as planned. Like many aspiring software engineers, I was excited about the idea of working at a Big Tech company like Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, or Netflix.

I had a great relationship with [Smith] before. It's just evolved from a mentor-mentee type situation to a father-son type of deal.

If I got one thing right as a young person, it's that I always chose jobs based on who I would work for,

When I was younger, at 8, I loved building things. I started coding very early. Then I turned 12, I did this entrepreneurship program, and I got really into it. I kept trying to build these companies, these little side projects, but nothing took off. Eventually, I realized a really important thing you need to have is knowledge. I knew nothing about tech or venture capital. I decided to learn everything the best way I could, which is by talking to the most knowledgeable people.

This time next year, Joellah Fletcher plans to be prepping or taking her final exams to become a certified Red Seal carpenter. The determined, level 2 carpentry apprentice from outside Stratford, Ont., has had a fairly straightforward path since choosing a trade rather than university. She took carpentry co-op placements and a dual-credit opportunity in Grade 12, which led to a pre-apprenticeship college program that matched her with her current employer.

Many have witnessed the challenges within their neighborhoods firsthand, but for some, this need becomes a personal mission. That's precisely what Chef Aarón Sánchez has embraced through his work with Emeril Lagasse Foundation. As a chef and restaurant owner, Aarón launched a scholarship program to support young aspiring chefs pursuing formal culinary education-opening doors to mentorship, professional training, and the opportunity to transform passion into long-term careers.

Coach John Beam changed my life when I was a 14-year-old kid on the Skyline High football field. I still remember getting flattened in a varsity drill and looking up to see Beam standing over me, demanding more because he saw more. That was his gift. He coached football, but he taught manhood: accountability, discipline, belief in yourself long before you earned it. Beam fought for me in the classroom, pushed me on the field and helped me get to college when the odds weren't in my favor.

Coach John Beam changed my life when I was a 14-year-old kid on the Skyline High football field. I still remember getting flattened in a varsity drill and looking up to see Beam standing over me, demanding more because he saw more. That was his gift. He coached football, but he taught manhood: accountability, discipline, belief in yourself long before you earned it.

In a scene as idyllic as a Norman Rockwell painting, Elevate Tutoring fellow Mia Matute sat at a dining table with her 12-year-old tutee, Kaycie Grant, as golden hour light shone on the fractions of a paper worksheet as they worked together one Friday evening in the Oakland hills. Grant solved another problem in a series that had given her difficulty. Do you see the pattern, now? Matute asked.

"In every assignment, Regina brought unmatched dedication, enthusiasm, and a commitment to excellence that strengthened our department," Boston EMS said. "A gifted mentor, she helped shape a generation of EMTs and left an impact that will carry forward for years to come." "Regina will also be remembered for her wicked sense of humor, her kindness, and her exceptional strength - a true warrior spirit," the post continues.

CHELSEA, Manhattan -- For over 30 years, Hearts of Gold, a grassroots nonprofit, has been reshaping what's possible for single mothers and their children living in New York City shelters. The approach? Break the cycle of poverty not just with services, but with belief. Before the job training, the paid internships, and the workshops, it all starts with one thing: reminding a mother that she matters.

How does one begin to describe the indelible impact an icon has had on so many lives? How can we thank her for having stood with us from day 1, championing key issues, and being a part of our community? As an institution, the U.S. House of Representatives is built of marble and heavy tradition. It takes a force of nature-a rare combination

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania -- Nearly 30 years ago, Dwayne Frazier took his first shot at teaching male etiquette on the basketball court. After becoming a teacher, he brought those life skills into the classroom. He founded the 'Distinguished Young Gentlemen' club about four years ago at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School. More than two dozen students attend the after-school program once per week. Every other week, they come dressed to the nines in suits and ties.

which is why, after she took her own life at the height of the COVID lockdowns in 2021, her grieving family turned to the master documentarian to finish her last film. It was an impossible task since, as Berliner put it, "I could never duplicate the mystery and beauty that Benita always brought to her work." So instead of completing a final act, Berliner chose to craft a collaboration, a magical cinematic conversation of sorts, between himself and his mentee.

The headlines are clear: AI is disrupting entry-level jobs across industries, including consulting and professional services. There's just one problem. Eliminating these roles overlooks a critical business need-your pipeline of next generation leaders. The rush from pyramid to diamond workforce models is short-sighted. In the pyramid model, you grow leaders from the ground up. In the diamond model, you cut the base and bet on later-stage talent to carry the weight.

Recent research suggests that the influence of good mentoring goes way beyond improved vocational performance, although it certainly does that. Good mentors help mentees to feel safe, supported, and seen through feedback (both positive and critical) and other cues. This is how effective mentorship contributes to a sense of psychological safety. Mentees also enjoy a stronger sense of belonging and community, which is why having a good mentor is especially important early in our careers.

I was in the Marines while I was in undergrad and 9/11 happened, so I did a tour in Iraq. When I left the military, I entered the public sector and started working for the Department of the Treasury in 2006. In 2008, the financial crisis happened, and I raised my hand to be on the Tiger team, without knowledge about finance or economics.

Early in my career, I was fortunate to cross paths with a mentor who changed how I saw design-and myself. He ran a small studio whose influence reached far beyond its size. He led with a quiet confidence and quick wit, showing how intelligence and humility could coexist in the creative process. I was passionate about the craft, but there was still so much more to learn about the tools.