Tag Archives: mentoring

Role Models

Posted on June 24, 2021 by swabby429

Fictional superheroes seem to be as popular among adults as they are with youth. At least that’s what I’ve observed regarding popular culture. The proliferation of superhero themed movies, games, and stories seem to bear this out. Personally, I’m not … Continue reading →

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Developing Skills

Posted on March 24, 2021 by swabby429

The folks in my small friends-circle love to keep up with the times by exploring beyond our knowledge and skill levels. We enjoy reading books, and Web pages aimed at DIYers. We enjoy documentaries and educational videos. You might say … Continue reading →

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Apprenticeship Experiences

Posted on July 10, 2019 by swabby429

During most of my broadcasting career, part of my job was to mentor new part-time employees. To teach and demonstrate the numerous skills and techniques to young people felt very rewarding. After an employee’s probationary period and training was complete … Continue reading →

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A Growing Friendship

Posted on August 16, 2018 by swabby429

I’m in the process of beginning a new friendship. Having written that sentence, I just want sit here and ponder its implications, and meanings. When you’re fully aware of the process of making friends with another human being, you feel … Continue reading →

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Mentoring Nick

Posted on January 25, 2018 by swabby429

A beautiful thing about friendship is that we are presented with opportunities for learning from and teaching our friends. A former coworker, *Mindy, presented me with a learning opportunity that changed my life in a big way. One afternoon, a dozen … Continue reading →

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So Encouraging

Posted on April 8, 2017 by swabby429

We did not become who we are without the inspiration and support of others.  That’s quite a claim, isn’t it?  Think about the people who showed confidence in our abilities and inspired us with hope. There are those who stimulated … Continue reading →

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Father Figure

Posted on October 7, 2015 by swabby429

Patriarchs have been getting a lot of bad press due to the many excesses of patriarchy.  Although patriarchy still holds sway over many parts of the world, more democratic ideals have been taking over in the US and most of … Continue reading →

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