Mentorship Is Key to Career Success

Critical Evaluation:

This article written by Brian Beckett on the benefits of personal development obtained through mentor and mentee relationships. It was published in the Young Professionals category of the Strategic Finance in 2010, and while it is nearly 14 years old, it still holds valuable information. Beckett is the Chief Financial Officer of Kum & Go convenience retail, and while his area of expertise lies rooted in finance, the skills of analyzing, strategizing, and ultimately delivering value to all parties involved allows him to be a fantastic mentor and resource to the next group of financial leaders. In this article, Beckett shares some of his personal journey, while including key information on the benefits and value of mentorship, steps on how to find a mentor, and the IMA Leadership Academy, an actual mentorship program that any individual can join. The article is written in a magazine format that allows anyone the ability to understand its contents. Reading it feels like listening to a TED Talk or having an informal conversation. Beckett highlights that mentoring allows individuals to have a second opinion on their life choices. Good mentorship can push someone to follow a career path they never envisioned themselves pursuing. Additionally, he mentions that having a mentor can allow you to stay up to date with the continuously changing business environment. Beckett’s writing is supported by research and many other similar resources.

Beckett, B. J., C.P.A. (2010). Mentorship Is Key to Career Success. Strategic Finance, 92(4), 21-22. https://login.cyrano.ucmo.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/mentorship-is-key-career-success/docview/758411297/se-2