Before anyone meets you, they look you up. Your LinkedIn profile has become the new handshake—the first impression that shapes perception. Yet many accomplished professionals treat it as an afterthought. Here's why your digital presence matters more than you think.

Creative work has always been an apprenticeship. We learn by doing, by watching, by being guided. But somewhere along the way, that learning has started to fade. This piece explores what creative leaders owe the next generation—and why mentorship may be the most important part of the job.