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: “It’s a miracle I survived”: one manager’s journey from crisis to Chartered success A near-death experience with Covid resulted in David Tazzini-Lloyd CMgr FCMI turning to CMI Read article Article Topic: Highlights – 9 July Psychological safety first: how culture can strengthen defences, teams and the future Read article Article Topic: Productivity Be careful not to misuse the term ‘workaholic’ The difference between work-life integration and workaholism must be identified Read article Article Topic: Workplace Culture Cyber attacks: Don’t point the finger Good managers make people feel comfortable to report when they click on a malicious link 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.