Mentorship devolves into rivalry in whip-smart 'Stories'
It's axiomatic that success in the business, academic or creative worlds — heck, success in life in general — comes much more easily to those who are lucky enough to have a powerful, caring mentor. It's fun to be a mentor. One feels like one has purpose. But what happens when the student outperforms the professor, the fellow eclipses the executive director? What happens when the pursuing sycophant becomes…