How to Give Advice That Makes a Difference

Jim Porter was one of the great mentors in my life. I tell stories about what I learned from him, but I was never able to answer the questions, “Why did Jim have such an impact on your life? What made him so great?” They seem like such simple questions. Of course, I would give an answer.

Some of the time I would say:

• He made me think.

• He never told; instea…