Mentor Debates

Watch great minds clash on life's biggest questions. Cast your vote for who makes the better mentor.

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3 debates found

Career & Networking
I'm about to attend my first industry conference as a new VP. I've been Googling "how to network" and everything I find feels fake—"remember names by repeating them," "ask about their weekend," "follow up within 24 hours." I'm naturally introverted and a little awkward. The idea of working a room makes me want to hide in the bathroom. But I know these connections matter for my career. My mentor says "just be yourself" but myself wants to read in the corner. My wife says "play the game" but that feels inauthentic. Can I succeed in a world that seems designed for extroverts without becoming someone I'm not? — Jeremy
Portrait of Florence Hartley

Florence Hartley

"True politeness is not mere form but genuine consideration for others"

37 votes

Portrait of Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

"Be yourself—everyone else is already taken"

45 votes

82 votes total

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Career & Innovation
Should I shut up and get along with everyone else? Everyone at the company where I work seems to agree on everything. Meetings are just people nodding. When I raise questions or point out flaws in plans, I'm told I'm "not being a team player" or "bringing negativity." Last month I questioned whether our new product launch was ready—I had data showing quality issues. My boss said I was "creating obstacles." The product launched with exactly the problems I predicted. Nobody acknowledged I was right. I believe challenging ideas makes them stronger. But my "intellectual curiosity" is being framed as insubordination. Should I learn to shut up and go along, or keep pushing even if it damages my career? — Meg
Portrait of Denis Diderot

Denis Diderot

"Question everything, especially what you think you know"

40 votes

Portrait of George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw

"The reasonable person adapts; the unreasonable one changes the world"

37 votes

77 votes total

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Career & Professional Growth
I have been a high school English teacher for 10 years, but the stress and the low pay are finally getting to me, and I want to transition into the corporate world. The problem is that every job listing for 'Instructional Design' or 'Corporate Trainer' asks for 3-5 years of corporate experience, which I don't have. I know my skills in curriculum planning and public speaking translate perfectly, but I can't seem to get past the automated resume screeners. How do I rewrite my resume to translate 'classroom management' into business language so recruiters take me seriously? I feel stuck and I don't want to go back to school for another degree if I don't have to.
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

"Industry and self-improvement open any door—translate your skills strategically"

37 votes

Portrait of Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

"Before you flee, ask: are you running toward something or away from something?"

52 votes

89 votes total

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