Building Careers With Empathy – Scott Hanselman

Empathy is key to building successful careers in technology. Learn how to prioritize well-being, create opportunities, and foster growth with Scott Hanselman's expert insights.

Key takeaways

A priesthood has been created in technology, where a select group of people hold knowledge and power, and everyone else struggles to access it.
To be intentional and present in your work, you need to make space for yourself and prioritize your well-being.
Mentorship and sponsorship are not just about giving advice, but also about creating opportunities and giving people access to new spaces.
Hard work is not the same as overwork; it’s important to recognize when you’re being asked to do too much and to prioritize your health and family.
A mentorship program is not effective if it only focuses on giving advice; it needs to be paired with sponsorship and opportunities for growth.
It’s important to recognize that everyone has knowledge and expertise, regardless of their background or experience.
Inclusion happens when diversity happens naturally, and it’s important to create spaces where people feel welcome and included.
Sponsorship is about giving people opportunities and creating new spaces for them to grow, rather than just giving them advice.
To be a good mentor, you need to be intentional and focused on your mentees, and recognize that everyone has their own journey and growth.
It’s important to recognize the value of emotional labor and not expect people to do it for free.
A good corporate culture encourages people to feel welcome and included, and recognizes the value of different perspectives and experiences.
To be a good mentor, you need to be willing to learn and grow alongside your mentees, and recognize that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
A good mentorship program is not just about giving advice, but also about creating opportunities for growth and development.
It’s important to recognize that everyone has the potential to grow and develop, regardless of their background or experience.
To be a good mentor, you need to be willing to listen and learn, and recognize that everyone has their own journey and growth.
A good mentorship program provides opportunities for growth and development, and recognizes the value of different perspectives and experiences.
To be a good mentor, you need to be intentional and focused on your mentees, and recognize that everyone has their own journey and growth.
A good mentorship program provides a supportive environment where people feel welcome and included, and recognizes the value of different perspectives and experiences.
To be a good mentor, you need to be willing to learn and grow alongside your mentees, and recognize that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
A good mentorship program creates opportunities for growth and development, and recognizes the value of different perspectives and experiences.
To be a good mentor, you need to be willing to listen and learn, and recognize that everyone has their own journey and growth.
A good mentorship program provides opportunities for growth and development, and recognizes the value of different perspectives and experiences.
To be a good mentor, you need to be intentional and focused on your mentees, and recognize that everyone has their own journey and growth.
A good mentorship program provides a supportive environment where people feel welcome and included, and recognizes the value of different perspectives and experiences.
To be a good mentor, you need to be willing to learn and grow alongside your mentees, and recognize that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Building Careers With Empathy – Scott Hanselman

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