This is what we talked about on The Invisible Mentor Blog this week: DIY Mentoring Program, Mini Reviews of Voices by Arnaldur Indriðason, Faithful Place by Tana French and The Impossible Dead by Ian Rankin, 2011 Interviews and Book for Mentoring.
Mondays at the Salon
It may seem weird to you that there is such a thing as a do-it-yourself mentoring program. We have been conditioned to think of mentoring in a certain way, in a traditional way, where someone, usually at a senior level, advises and guides another person at a more junior level. Before you create a mentoring program for yourself, first you have to understand what mentoring is, as well as determine what your true needs are, so that you seek appropriate mentors and tap into relevant networks.
Adventures in Learning: DIY Mentoring Program
Booked on Tuesdays
I have mentioned previously that I am reading the classics and also the books on Gene Waddell’s list, “Using Rare Books to Inspire Learning.” But sometimes I need a break from those books and want something a little different on the menu. Knowing that I love mysteries, thrillers and drama, a friend loaned me five books.
Wisdom Wednesdays
Jane Addams was a pacifist and strongly believed that war was not an appropriate solution to disputes – her family followed the Quaker faith which valued hard work and change through peaceful efforts. She worked tirelessly to promote peace by mobilizing people to form groups to advocate for peace. Addams’ efforts resulted in receiving a Nobel Peace Prize in 1931, the first woman in the US to be awarded that prize. She was also a social reformer and in 1889, co-founded Hull House, the first settlement agency to serve immigrant families, which is still operating today. Addams helped to launch the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in 1909 and served on its executive committee.
Perspective Thursdays and Workshop Fridays
This week I featured many of the interviews I personally conducted, and books I have enjoyed in 2011. In case you missed some of the interviews and books I reviewed, you can easily access them now.
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