Word: mentor
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...having a mentor important...
...work toward a goal you need encouragement at virtually every stage. One strategy for women has been to find a mentor who brings them along. Emily Dickinson, perhaps the most isolated literary genius ever to write, actually was rather aggressive about getting an eminent literary figure to assume this role. Eleanor Roosevelt was lucky enough to have a teacher who took an active role in fostering her intellectual and emotional growth. Many women in business have found bosses who play this role...
Under the assumption that these four would prefer to be taking advantage of the pristine weather outside, the voice recorder is shut off to bring an axe down on the discussion. Somebody casually asks for the e-mail address of an on-campus songwriting mentor. Someone else makes an off-hand comment on his technique. And suddenly, the conversation has started up again in full force...
...Kissinger through the tunnels…watching the police come out with all their riot gear. I was lucky to be here during an enormously exciting time in terms of social programs and politics. “Sesame Street” was developed here at the Ed School, my mentor Shep White was involved in the creation of Head Start, and William James [Hall] was a hot spot for research...
...breakout success led to a pivotal moment in his life path. As he recalls, “I had to make a decision. I went back to my mentor at William James Hall and told him I didn’t know what to do. I really did enjoy research, and I thought I could make a contribution...