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From time to time I revisit the arsenal of old commentaries, tips and articles that I've come across from the random Google search about "mentors" or "morale at work" and other workday malaise-related keywords that I use.

I keep these things in case I ever have the opportunity to present my new "big idea" to The Powers That Be and need to throw together a memo of sources supporting my nutty new approach to keeping employees happy.

It's not that I'm not happy, mind you. Sometimes I'm just stifled. And like many of you, dear readers, I am a department of one, Jane-of-all-trades, over-tasked and overwhelmed with responsibilities. And when I think of all the possibilities that might once again invigorate my ability to create, innovate and inspire, the one outcome that seems most reasonable is the presence of a mentor. Someone who can shower me with wisdom and advice; ensure me that I am on the right track or help me steer clear of disaster.

Yet, where does one find such a sage adviser? In my quest to answer my own question, I provide you with some of what I've uncovered.

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