Effective Mentoring: Why Great Mentors End Relationships

The most impactful mentors aren't afraid to have difficult conversations or end relationships that aren't driving growth. Real mentorship requires accountability, not endless coffee chats. Here's why the best mentors sometimes fire their mentees. Full article: https://davidohnstad.info/effective-mentoring-why-great-mentors-end-relationships/

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2026-11-02
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23892992
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Mentoring and Academic Development
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Effective Mentoring: Why Great Mentors End Relationships

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Effective Mentoring: Why Great Mentors End Relationships

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The most impactful mentors aren't afraid to have difficult conversations or end relationships that aren't driving growth. Real mentorship requires accountability, not endless coffee chats. Here's why the best mentors sometimes fire their mentees. Full article: https://davidohnstad.info/effective-mentoring-why-great-mentors-end-relationships/

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