Thinking Forward: Why Mentorship Matters More Than Ever

We talk a lot about how “kids these days” aren’t prepared — that they lack the grit, problem-solving skills, or resilience that we had. But if we’re worried about the future, it’s time to ask ourselves a harder question: are we doing anything to shape it? This is a call to action for those of us in our 40s (and beyond) to stop critiquing from the sidelines and start mentoring from the front row.