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It’s Not about being your own boss, having flexibility in your day, being able to choose your clients, etc. It’s about having an idea and being able to act on that idea quickly. It’s about doing something that you are passionate about every day. It’s about building a brighter future.

How would you like to be remembered when you are gone? A legacy can look different for everyone. It’s important to think about the impact that you would like to make during your life – once you figure this out then your life will have a whole new vision and

Every meeting should be followed by a thank you note. The person who has the most to gain from the relationship should send the note – the sales person, mentee, job seeker, etc. Or sometimes you can forget about the rules and just be the one who says thank you

The best projects can not be checked off from your to-do list. These are the projects that help you take your skills to the next level and those that make your product and services even better. These projects are the best investment that you can make.

It’s okay to say sorry sometimes – but not all the time. Sorry should be a sacred word that is used when you have made a mistake or when you were inconsiderate. When you apologize for an action that you took – it should be followed by how you are

Write down what you would like to achieve from a meeting. You may want to set smaller goals if this is a new relationship such as a referral to the right person at an organization or setting up a face-to-face meeting. Setting a goal makes measuring the success of every

Believe that there may be a problem. Then explore the issue from every possible angle. Try not to let the problem consume you. If you are struggling, talk it through with others to gain a fresh perspective.

The key ingredients to a successful mentoring relationship are: a solid commitment, a high level of trust, the ability to challenge assumptions, reflection, and inspiration to take action.

In 2014, the Institute for Performance and Learning (formerly Canadian Society for Training and Development) sought to offer its members a new professional development opportunity. The MentorCity program was the ideal solution. “All of our members are professionals so they have valuable experiences and expertise that they can share,” said