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Coaching has long since been attributed to the improvement of performance and bringing out the absolute best in an individual. Probably the most visible representation of this is through sports. Teams and individuals leverage the leadership and guidance of coaches to help fine-tune their craft and teach how to operate at optimal levels. This holds true for business leaders and managers who seek to bring out the best in their…

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” – Steven Spielberg A lot of folks think that the idea of mentoring began with Homer’s Epic Poem Odyssey. In this work, the hero Odysseus entrusts the care of his son to his close friend who is aptly named “Mentor” as he goes off to war. According to…