Greetings Family & Friends,
There are many people in this room today who are strangers to each other, yet there is one common characteristic that each of you shares. Each person here has witnessed my development as a scholar and a leader. At this time, I must acknowledge my wife Karina, who has been able to [...]
Archive for February, 2008
University of Southern California Doctoral Commencement Address
Posted in Education on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Promoting Mentoring at The White House
Posted in Mentoring on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Recently I was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion at the White House that was centered on successful youth mentoring programs. As a scholar and practitioner in the field of mentoring, I was able to network with the leaders of other faith-based organizations, learn what other mentoring programs are doing, as well as promote [...]
Mentoring 101
Posted in Mentoring on February 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Many times, after I speak with someone about my life as a mentor, the following questions usually come up:
1. What advice would you give me, if I was interested in mentoring someone?
2. What do you teach someone that you mentor?
3. What can I do to make mentoring a reality in my school, business, non-profit, church, or [...]