How to find an emotionally intelligent mentor

Greetings! You had a terrible night’s sleep. You woke up with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. Is i [Compass] [Presented by]( [BOMBAS]( Greetings! You had a terrible night’s sleep. You woke up with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. Is it a cold? The flu? Or is it just Monday? It’s not always easy to distinguish between a common cold and the more serious influenza virus, but according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who are feeling under the weather can watch out for some telltale signs. Check out the agency’s [symptoms comparison chart here]( and if you don’t have any of these symptoms, congratulations: You’ve just been diagnosed with the Monday blues. —[Christopher Zara]( Today's trippy startup [Silicon Valley's psychedelic wonder drug is almost here]( [Silicon Valley's psychedelic wonder drug is almost here]( A new startup called MindMed could have the key to providing the upsides of psychedelic drugs for both focus and addiction treatment—while cutting out the downsides of tripping. [fastcompany.com]( today's bad news for do-gooders [The conscious consumerism movement is stalling—and I know why]( [The conscious consumerism movement is stalling—and I know why]( A majority of Americans still buy into the “do good” movement. But the number of people acting on it is in decline. How can we reverse the trend? [fastcompany.com]( today's eco gift guide [The best gifts for the environmentally conscious, according to Allbirds employees]( [The best gifts for the environmentally conscious, according to Allbirds employees]( Because gifts should bring good to everyone—including Mother Nature. [fastcompany.com]( A MESSAGE FROM bombas [Give Bombas. Win The Holidays.]( [Give Bombas. Win The Holidays.]( It’s a holiday horror story: your office is doing white elephant, and you have no idea what to bring. But before you buy that scented candle nobody wants, remember: Bombas socks exist. And everyone’s a fan of their cozy fabrics, cushioned footbeds, and built-in arch support. That includes your boss, your favorite coworker, your least favorite coworker, and even the intern. Plus, for every pair you purchase, Bombas will donate a pair to someone in need. [Use code FASTCO for 20% off your first Bombas order.]( [my.bombas.com]( today's reason to love Yoda [How to find an emotionally intelligent mentor]( [How to find an emotionally intelligent mentor]( Keep an eye out for these five traits, which tend to signal someone will be a good fit. [fastcompany.com]( today's globe & male [Netflix dominates Golden Globes with 34 nominations, while women directors are shut out—again]( [Netflix dominates Golden Globes with 34 nominations, while women directors are shut out—again]( Netflix leads the Golden Globe nominations by a large margin, but where are the women directors? [fastcompany.com]( today's retail reboot [The ‘department store of the future’ is here to save NYC from the retail apocalypse]( [The ‘department store of the future’ is here to save NYC from the retail apocalypse]( Bye-bye, Barneys. Hello, Neighborhood Goods. [fastcompany.com]( today's line king [Is it possible to draw the internet? This 22-year-old illustrator gets close]( [Is it possible to draw the internet? This 22-year-old illustrator gets close]( Daniel Keogh’s drawings capture the fevered pace and spectacle of the web. [fastcompany.com]( today's night gallery [We asked a sleep expert to analyze the presidential candidates’ sleep habits]( [We asked a sleep expert to analyze the presidential candidates’ sleep habits]( Many report inconsistent sleep schedules and an average of less than seven hours per night. [fastcompany.com]( Did you enjoy this issue? [Fast Company] You can [update your details here](. If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, [unsubscribe here]( If you were forwarded Compass and like it, [subscribe here]( [View this newsletter online]( Powered by [Revue]( 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195