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Toward a New College Culture

In My Tribe • 501 implied HN points • 04 Feb 26
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. Students should adopt an achievement mindset and put in real effort to gain skills instead of expecting high status with minimal work.
  2. Faculty roles should shift from distant authority figures to hands-on mentors or guides who understand individual students and help motivate their growth.
  3. AI can serve as personal tutors for subject knowledge, so colleges should reorganize around AI-powered learning and bring in coaches or practitioners to help students apply skills.

Ancient Wisdom: What Cancer Taught Chris Evert

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2638 implied HN points • 17 Aug 25
🎾 Sports Mentoring
  1. Going through cancer treatment, Chris Evert felt that being called brave was not really a choice, as the only other option was to give up. She focused on staying strong because that was her only choice.
  2. After retiring from tennis, Evert embraced motherhood and found joy in it, choosing to prioritize time with her children over a possible comeback to sports.
  3. Evert started mentoring young tennis players after her career, sharing her experiences and wisdom from her time in the sport, which she found very fulfilling.

Preach for America

Aaron Renn • 1002 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Mentoring
  1. There is a talent shortage for pastors in many churches today.
  2. Identifying and encouraging potential pastors early on could help address this shortage.
  3. Rethinking the recruitment and training process for pastors, like introducing apprenticeship models, can be beneficial.

I am offering mentoring

DYNOMIGHT INTERNET NEWSLETTER • 1062 implied HN points • 16 Jan 25
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. A mentoring program is being offered to help people achieve their goals. It's open to anyone, regardless of age or career stage.
  2. The mentor will have three 30-minute video sessions with chosen participants, focused on helping them with their specific challenges.
  3. This program is free and based on an application process to select three people that the mentor believes they can assist most effectively.

Jobs and Opps at HuffPost UK, Full Fact, Business Insider, NFU, and Many, Many More 🥂

Journo Resources - The Opportunities • 277 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
💼 Business Mentoring
  1. A variety of journalism job opportunities are available in different locations with competitive salaries, such as in unscripted TV development, social content creation, and editorial roles.
  2. New Year's Resolutions may not always be practical or realistic for everyone, and setting smaller goals or guidelines can be just as beneficial in journalism work.
  3. Various organizations are offering training programs, mentorship opportunities, and cash prizes for journalists, writers, and content creators to support their career growth and development.
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🎂 This all started a year ago

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 79 implied HN points • 24 Apr 24
💼 Business Mentoring
  1. The past year involved successful podcast testing, mentoring, and community building in the engineering field.
  2. Balancing multiple content creation channels and refining strategies was essential for sustained growth in the coaching and content business.
  3. Feedback from surveys and direct interactions highlighted the importance of clear design, diversified content, and fostering a supportive learning environment in the coaching and content creation journey.

Asking for mentoring

Sunday Letters • 79 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. Many people are shy about asking for mentorship, but it's important to overcome that fear. Asking for help is a good move, and usually the worst that can happen is a 'no.'
  2. When reaching out for mentorship, have specific and thoughtful questions ready. It shows you're serious and helps the mentor know what to expect.
  3. Mentoring should be beneficial for both parties. Prepare to make the conversation valuable, not just for yourself, but for the mentor too.

Our Sibling Society (1) and the Problem of Mentoring Young Men who have never met a Responsible Developed Adult

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 78 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. The concept of a 'sibling society' describes when society is led by immature impulses rather than responsible adults.
  2. Young men today often lack interactions with responsible adults, making mentoring and teaching challenging.
  3. Good leadership involves clear communication, enrollment of participants, protecting their welfare, and ultimately achieving defined goals.

Revisiting and expanded: Thanks again, JT

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 11 implied HN points • 14 Dec 25
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. Teaching can be deeply rewarding and fulfilling, bringing joy from helping students grow both academically and personally.
  2. A single inspiring teacher can spark a love of a subject and even influence someone’s career choices.
  3. Small, consistent acts of care—like noticing a shy student or suggesting clubs—have big, lasting effects on students’ confidence and memories.

The Simple Secret to Influence

Perspectives • 10 implied HN points • 20 Nov 25
💼 Business Mentoring
  1. Influence comes from making other people feel smart, not from showing how smart you are. When people leave a conversation feeling capable, they trust and follow you more than if they just feel impressed.
  2. Use simple habits—give clear context, speak plainly, ask curious questions, avoid assumptions, and give credit—to invite ideas and keep conversations productive. These small choices help people feel heard and willing to share.
  3. Real leadership is about creating psychological safety so people can take risks and learn, not about dominating the spotlight. You gain lasting influence by empowering others to grow and contribute.

The importance of mentoring in engineering leadership - part 2

The Healthy Engineering Leader • 39 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💼 Business Mentoring
  1. Mentoring is important for both personal and professional growth. It helps you learn from others and share your own experiences.
  2. As a mentor, you don’t need to have all the answers. You can facilitate discussions and brainstorm solutions with your mentee.
  3. Being involved in mentorship can speed up your learning, especially when facing new career challenges or transitions.

Educating with Radical Candor

The Absent-Minded Professor • 39 implied HN points • 30 May 23
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. Radical Candor involves caring personally and challenging directly to give effective feedback.
  2. Getting to know the people you work with is key to caring personally and providing valuable feedback.
  3. Being honest and giving feedback promptly, with empathy, is crucial for effective communication and growth.

Orkney Midsummer

lifeboat • 39 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Mentoring
  1. Orkney experiences endless daylight around midsummer.
  2. Self-employed individuals struggle to take breaks, but it's important to give yourself permission to slow down.
  3. Taking a holiday and easing off work can lead to a more enjoyable and refreshed mindset.

Want to achieve your goals with me? | #39

The Pole • 19 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. Creating a successful mastermind or accountability group involves creating the right container and taking a step back.
  2. Benefits from group accountability include gaining aha moments, conviction, focus, and camaraderie with minimal effort.
  3. Building successful masterminds is based on principles like consistency, intent, and community, which can be simplified into key equations for success.

Once a Maintainer: André Luis Cardoso Jr.

Once a Maintainer • 49 implied HN points • 18 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Mentoring
  1. Getting into programming can start with just curiosity and having a computer. Self-study can lead you to discover what you really want to do.
  2. Contributing to open source is about giving back to the community and helps you grow as a developer. Even small contributions can make a big difference.
  3. It's important to teach younger developers about understanding the code under the hood, not just using tools. Encouraging contribution can keep projects alive and thriving.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

20th Century Musings in the 21st Century • 39 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. The author has taught at universities in Kyrgyzstan, Ghana, and Iraq, with a diverse student body including various ethnic groups from different countries.
  2. The author actively promotes historical understanding and constructive dialogue among different ethnic groups in the places where he has taught.
  3. The author emphasizes the importance of embracing the truth of the past without bias and has worked to support women's scholarship in underrepresented societies.

Conversation with a Cloud Solutions Architect at AWS[Storytime Saturdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 13 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Mentoring
  1. Working on basic software engineering skills is key to succeeding in emerging fields like cloud computing.
  2. Starting to mentor others, regardless of your level, can help you learn, network, and develop communication skills.
  3. Continuous learning and broadening your knowledge across various domains is essential for software developers to stay relevant and adaptable.

Peak Performance Newsletter #13 | On Content vs. Context, Mental Tools for Startup Founders

The Leadership Lab • 19 implied HN points • 15 Nov 21
🚌 Education Mentoring
  1. Understanding the difference between coaching on content and coaching on context is crucial. Context explores how you are in relation to content, while content focuses on the material being presented.
  2. Recognize the value of pre-mortems in strategic planning. Envisioning potential failures and gaps in execution can enhance your plan's effectiveness.
  3. Providing scripts for challenging conversations can be valuable in coaching. Balancing giving answers with enabling individual development is key in leadership roles.