| | 10 Reasons Why You Need a Mentor (Fusion, Spring 2005) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02) |
 | | Mentors need not come decked out in a Mohawk haircut, gold chains and a menacing scowl in order to get serious, but everyone needs an occasional reality check from someone who will tell it like it is. In this case, the T stands for truth. |
 | | A mentor with whom you have developed candor and trust can deliver tough love or confront a sticky issue without you becoming defensive because you know your best interests are at heart. |
 | | A former mentor of mine, an avid golfer, urged me to sign up for a company golf tournament to learn the basics of the game, show others I was willing to try it and meet senior executives who played regularly. |
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