Erik Erikson and the stage of generativity
Chapter 1

The art of active listening

Chapter 2

Loyalty and trust across cultures

Chapter 3

The science of constructive feedback

Chapter 4

Wisdom in mentoring and eldership

YOUR GOAL

Master of The art of respectful conversation

Ch 4 · Wisdom in mentoring and eldership
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skittles78 Indigenous council circles and talking sticks

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skittles78 Mentorship and Elder Wisdom

From guiding mentors, wisdom gently flows, across generations, new understanding grows.

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skittles78 The concept of the mentor in Homer's Odyssey

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Erik Erikson and the stage of generativity

skittles78 Psychologist Erik Erikson identified 'generativity' as the adult stage of guiding and supporting the next generation.

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Indigenous council circles and talking sticks

skittles78 Many Native American cultures use council circles and talking sticks to ensure every voice is heard with absolute respect.

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Wisdom in mentoring and eldership
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skittles78 Choose the best advice to master the art of wise and respectful mentoring.

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Fun Fact

The oldest mentor: The word 'mentor' is over 2,700 years old, dating back to ancient Greek literature where it meant a trusted advisor.

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Glossary
elder (noun)
A person of greater age, experience, or authority within a family, tribe, or community. Archbishop Desmond Tutu served as a key spiritual guide during South Africa’s 1995 Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

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Gossip

Who makes the best mentor in your opinion?

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Quiz

In Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development, what is the opposite of 'generativity'?

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Can young people be truly wise, or does wisdom require old age?

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Quiz

From which ancient Greek epic poem by Homer does the word 'mentor' originate?

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What is the core philosophy behind the Socratic method of dialogue?

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Which Greek goddess frequently disguised herself as Mentor to provide wise guidance to Telemachus?

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Which psychologist coined the term 'generativity' in 1950 to describe the human desire to guide the next generation?

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What object is traditionally used in Indigenous council circles to designate the sole uninterrupted speaker?

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Which ancient Greek philosopher developed the method of teaching through cooperative argumentative dialogue?

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How does an Indigenous council circle traditionally make decisions?

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