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. Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: Employability Chartered Managers on the reputational boost of accreditation In 2025, many Chartered Managers told us about the growth in reputation they got with their Chartered status Read article Article Topic: From manager to leader: how professional accreditation transforms workplace impact Chartered Managers bring structured, strategic ways of working, with practices that lead to stronger and more resilient teams Read article Article Topic: Personal Development Rebekah turns self-doubt to impact in local government An early-career policy officer turned self-doubt into local government impact with fCMgr recognition and leadership learning Read article Case Study Topic: Personal Development Matt on standing out without a PhD in life sciences A medicinal chemistry specialist is standing out without a PhD by adding CMI management skills and stepping beyond the lab Read article Case Study 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.
