A Developer at Slack on the Importance of Diversity in Tech
Kaya Thomas, a 21-year-old coder and advocate, has been vocal about the industry’s homogeneity.
On the Shoulders of Giants
The possibilities and pitfalls of mentorship
Cars 3: A Children’s Movie, and a Fable About Mentorship
The animated feature is a surprisingly thoughtful meditation on what professional achievement requires in the 21st century.
What Melissa Harris-Perry Learned From Maya Angelou About Mentorship
The politics professor and former TV-show host talks about creating a dynamic that combines empathy, vulnerability, and fun.
How Mentorship Looks Different in the Sciences
A conversation with two immunologists about the “little digressions” that shape their research and careers
When Potential Mentors Are Mostly White and Male
Unconscious bias can influence who leaders choose as their protégés. Can its effects be mitigated?
How Princeton Is Trying to Get More Women to Be Student Leaders
A committee the university formed had one main recommendation: more mentorship.
What One Entrepreneur Learned From Hillary Clinton
Reshma Saujani is passing on the guidance she received while helping girls break into a male-dominated field.
Building a Fair-Trade Fashion Line Out of ‘Pride, Not Pity’
Harper Poe, a South Carolina-based designer, on the dangers of using another person's story to sell a dress or a handbag
When Men Hold Top Positions, How Much Can Mentorship Help Women?
The career of one female national-security professional offers some insight.
Finding Mentorship Outside of Your Industry
Stacey Abrams has made a career for herself in politics, but that’s not where she looks for guidance.