Resource: Treat mentees the same as addicts Wednesday 02 December 2015 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Blog by CMI Insights The financial entrepreneur, activist and former alcoholic offers his advice for mentoring in business. Mentoring should be approached in the same way as treatment for addicts going through rehabilitation – without judgment and by allowing people to make mistakes – according to former alcoholic and high-flying business leader Ivan Massow. Massow has experienced serious failures in his business career, including the loss of his multi-million pound financial advisory company in 2002. Its collapse eventually saw him flee to Spain and fall into alcoholism. But, he says, having a mentor throughout this period proved to be invaluable, giving him important advice and guidance during successful and more difficult periods alike. Read the full story: Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: “I learned the importance of people” Engineer Wong Kok Yoong CMgr MCMI has been instrumental to the launch of Vietnam’s new mega airport, Long Thanh International Read article Article Topic: Employability “With Level 6, any employer will see you’re worth the investment” Luke Keenan’s rapid career progress shows the power of goal-setting and committing to professional development at a young age Read article Article Topic: From maternity leave to distinction at Level 3 Victoria Adamson returned to work after maternity leave and faced rebuilding her team while studying a Level 3 qualification Read article Article Topic: “This is the most disruptive era of recent generations” Organisations need future-ready leadership and Bella Ikpasaja FCMI has made it her life’s mission to provide it Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.