There is no better time to think about climbing the ladder of success than during a tough economy. No, I haven’t lost my mind folks.

Seriously, just because you’re worried about what the future holds for your job, your company, doesn’t mean you should derail your leadership ambitions. And the best way to move up is with a mentor.

Great companies are still very much interested in growing great leaders, and as they cut budgets for so many employee benefits, some firms are actually looking to invest in mentorship programs this year. (more…)