I think mentoring people past their lists is where you want to go.
I think mentoring and advising are so important in higher education, and in life.
Esterhuysen: I think mentoring programs can work really well, but they are not enough.
Dana DiFerdinando, CIO of Arena Pharmaceuticals credits her mentor at SAIC for part of her career's success, "I think mentoring is critical and I actually had a great mentor at SAIC who had already achieved the highest level scientific position in SAIC.
I don't think mentors are at their best if it's only one way.
I also think mentors that are supportive of women are very, very important for women to advance; that doesn't necessarily mean female mentors, but people who recognize the importance of advancing equality in the workplace.
Mike: I think mentors are critical to one's success.
Do you think mentors are vital to combat unemployment among recent graduates?
When we think about mentoring, we often think of a long-term and special mentor-mentee relationship, strengthened through a series of face-to-face meetings.
Have you ever thought about mentoring an undergrad?
