Helping Future Business Leaders Find Mentors: Accessibility Through Social Media

Deepali Vyas is the founder of Fearless+ , which connects teens with college & career opps and a new resume format building soft skills. getty How can young folks find mentors? The way we think about connection is different now than ever before as our world—from classroom to C-suite—has become increasingly virtual. This can lead to more accessible but also, occasionally, less personal connections. What does this mean for mentorship? Accessibility For Youth I’ve watched the benefits of mentorship with my own eyes. I was on a video call with Bob Iger a few years ago during his first tenure as the CEO of Disney. Bob had written a book, The Ride of a Lifetime , which my son happened to have read. During the early months of the pandemic when we were all working and learning at home, my son walked past my office while I was on that video call and asked if he could ask Bob a few questions. Bob kindly agreed, and the two of them spoke for a short while. My son, who, to be clear does not usually read CEO’s memoirs, was immediately inspired and motivated. His eyes lit up and I could […]

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