Sociologica (Jan 2025)

Passing It On

  • Walter W. Powell

DOI
https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1971-8853/21145
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 3
pp. 37 – 47

Abstract

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This essay reflects on experiences with extraordinary mentors and decades of experience as a mentor. Mentorship is not about imparting knowledge top-down, but about creating an environment where people feel comfortable to ask hard questions and learning flows in multiple directions.

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