Passing It On
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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University of Bologna
2025-01-01
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