Category: Mentoring
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Just one rock song??
My daughter asked me today what my “go to” rock song was. I had to think for a while but my honest conclusion was that it depends on what mood I’m in. Of course, to effectively communicate to my kid the importance of having a repertoire of quality rock songs vs a single one, I…
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Find value in “hobby apps”
Burnout is real so how do you balance your work schedule with the need for continuous learning? Technology changes continuously and employers are constantly seeking for someone who can keep up with the next iteration of tools. Unfortunately, you can’t always depend on finding an employer that will put the value on professional development that…
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Soft Skills: Communication
What does it mean to be effective at communication? There is more to communicating than sending a daily status update or explaining a process. To be an effective communicator means applying effort to verbal as well as non-verbal skills and they can be as important as a trade skill. You’ll find that employers and clients…
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Never Stop Learning
As a software developer, I’ve experienced quite a bit of change throughout my career. While some skills have always been relevant there are those that are in a constant state of change. Innovation brings improvement to processes, security, and performance at a pace that makes complacency a dangerous state of mind. For example, the mobile…
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Consider Mentoring a Small Group
Mentoring is not always a one-on-one relationship. If you want to see mentorship spread, you need to empower others to become mentors and this needs to be provided in a manner where they aren’t simply thrown into the wild to make it work. For some, a more social experience, as a co-mentor, may provide a…
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