How to be a mentor with Taras Mankovski, Kim Crayton, Colt McAnlis, and Jed Watson

Description:

With so many new developers coming into the JavaScript world, there's never been a greater need for experienced developers to mentor and teach others. In this episode we'll chat with some experts on how to be an effective mentor.
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Links, Picks, and Tips:


Kim Crayton
@KimCrayton1

LinksJrDevMentoring.comTechTalkForNonTechies.comCodeNewbie.org podcast on inposter syndromeStop Lying to NewbiesGetting the mentoring you need
TipsMentoring MinutesGet comfortable with being uncomfortableFind opportunities to teach what you’ve learned
PicksHarvard CS50CodeNewbie.orgWomen Who CodeHood.ie


Jed Watson
@jedwatson

PicksTypography.jsKeystoneJSNode School


Colt McAnlis
@duhroach

LinksOn Getting the Mentoring You Need
TipsLearn Data CompressionTake training on how to be a manager
PicksTechnical Management Program - UCLA Extension


Taras Mankovski
@EmberSherpa

TipsYou will always know more than most people who started learning after you. So, don’t sell yourself short and give yourself room to be comfortable.
PicksGEMconf


Kent C. Dodds
@kentcdodds

LinksTweet inspiring this episodeHow I interview
TipsSpread things out, reduce commitmentsMake stuff public
Picksreact-workshop by Matt ZabriskieOpen Source Workshop SlidesWebpack Workshop Slides
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