Mentor and the Shawshank Redemption The Shawshank Redemption showcases a memorable and heartwarming mentor and mentee relationship. Red, as a seasoned old-timer, is a credible mentor to Andy, a young man sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. Morgan Freeman (Red) and Tim Robbins (Andy) give memorable performances that add to the credibility of their onscreen mentor and mentee relationship. Red's steadfastness and insight provide Andy with an

Mentoring Human history is replete with stories and myths of relationships between mentors and their proteges The term "mentor" has its origin in Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey" in which Odysseus, while going to fight in the Trojan War, entrusts the care of his son Telemachus to his trusted adviser and friend, Mentor (Kalbfleisch and Keyton, 189). A similar mentor / protege relationship appears in other myths such as the one between Merlin

Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children Research reveals divorce negatively impacts the divorcing individuals. The effects of divorce the children of divorcing parents experience, however, has not been heavily researched. Consequently, the focus for this qualitative case study examines six studies, to investigate the long-term effects of divorce on children. "A stable family situation after divorce does not erase the negative effects of a divorce, but children in this situation fare much

Thomas states that she never forgets 'where she came from.' She serves on numerous community boards including the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership and the Women's Intercultural Exchange. As a golden life member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Thomas says that the need to be a member of something 'greater than herself' has always been an integral part of her character. She strives to better the community and to better

When considering succession planning it is important to understand the organization's long-term goals and objectives, to identify the workforce's developmental needs and to be able to determine workforce trends and predictions.( Fridenstine, 2006) As Jan Margolis stated (2005), good succession planning does not involve just a backup plan for successors, it is more than that. It is a tool used by companies to both fill gaps as business needs change

Is There an Inextricable Relationship between Personality Type and Leadership? Abstract While the debate over nature versus nurture remains unresolved, there has been growing interest in determining whether there is an inextricable relationship between personality type and leadership. Many organizational behaviorists maintain that certain types of personalities are naturally better suited to assume leadership position while others counter that leadership skills can be learned and applied in virtually any setting. To determine