All articles tagged with #mentorship
Daniel Suárez recalls how Kyle Busch mentored him during his 2015 rookie season and provided weekly guidance; Busch's May 2026 death shocked Suárez, who hints at honoring the legend this weekend at Charlotte.
Tributes poured in for Soma Somasegar, a longtime Microsoft leader and Madrona venture partner, celebrated for his generosity and mentorship that touched developers, startups, and Seattle’s tech community across decades.
Rudy Gobert and Victor Wembanyama—longtime mentor and budding star—prepare to duel in the NBA playoffs as the Timberwolves host the Spurs. Their bond stretches nearly a decade, from early training sessions to Gobert guiding Wembanyama on longevity, body control, and mental preparation, with Wembanyama embracing the lessons while carving out his own historic ascent. The seven-game series will test a veteran defensive master against a generational talent who’s already reshaping the game.
Pioneering cardiologist Eugene Braunwald, who fled the Holocaust as a child and built a career spanning eight decades, died at 96. He founded the TIMI Study Group, championed early reperfusion for heart attack patients, helped define key cardiology practices (ejection fraction, LDL reduction, time-is-muscle), and mentored generations of physicians, earning the title 'father of modern-day cardiology.'
Steelers second-round pick Germie Bernard will reunite with former Washington teammate and mentor Troy Fautanu in Pittsburgh, easing his NFL transition; he’ll also benefit from learning in a WR room featuring DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr., and from familiarity with Washington alumni Carson Bruener. Bernard, who previously played at Michigan State and Alabama, felt at home during his pre-draft visit, and his addition is expected to help fit Mike McCarthy’s offense and lift Pittsburgh’s passing game.
The American Heart Association mourns legendary cardiologist Eugene Braunwald, widely regarded as the father of modern cardiology, whose seven decades of research and mentorship transformed cardiovascular care—from imaging and catheterization to open-heart surgery and preventive strategies—and whose legacy continues to shape generations of clinicians and the AHA's mission.
At an American Chemical Society spring meeting, three chemistry Nobel laureates—Jennifer Doudna, David MacMillan, and Omar Yaghi—shared how early-career setbacks shaped their paths to discovery: Yaghi persisted through a year’s failures on a de-coordination reaction before a breakthrough crystal material finally formed; Doudna, who struggled in introductory chemistry, found her passion after discovering RNA-world research and switching focus; MacMillan moved from physics to organic chemistry, ultimately pursuing catalysis that could be performed on a standard lab bench, democratizing the field. Their stories emphasize perseverance, mentorship, collaboration, and aligning work with real-world problems.
A scientist recounts a five-year gap without first- or corresponding-author papers, arguing that slow, formative work and supportive mentors can lay the groundwork for later success, and offers strategies to resist 'publish or perish' pressures by valuing long research timelines and providing sustaining support for researchers.
At the Scouting Combine, Diego Pavia said he is getting mentorship from Johnny Manziel, who advises him on what to expect and how to stay focused as he pursues an NFL opportunity. Manziel, the Heisman winner whose NFL career didn’t pan out, serves as a cautionary example, while Pavia’s draft stock appears lower than Manziel’s, potentially leaving him fighting to earn a roster spot.
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza said a Tom Brady mentorship would be meaningful if he goes No. 1 overall to the Raiders, praising Brady as the greatest quarterback of all time and saying he would learn a lot from him; Mendoza even spoke briefly with Brady at the NFL Scouting Combine and believes a mentorship could accelerate his development.
AJ Styles confirms his in-ring retirement but will stay with WWE in a mentorship role to help develop new talent, with a Hall of Fame induction planned, effectively ending speculation about an AEW run.
In an exclusive Deadline interview, Billy Bob Thornton reflects on Robert Duvall as a mentor, sharing intimate stories from their time together—co-writing and filming A Family Thing and Sling Blade, his improvisational on-set approach, and Duvall’s dry wit and generosity that shaped Thornton’s craft and career.
A filmmaker recalls meeting Robert Duvall on Gods and Generals and how one dinner conversation gave him permission to trust stillness; Duvall became a lifelong mentor, inspired his writing of Crazy Heart, later directed him in The Pale Blue Eye, and remained a steady, guiding friend whose wisdom reshaped his career and life.
Simone Biles connected with Ilia Malinin in Milano to validate his feelings after a difficult season, sharing her own experience with the twisties and the long path to peak form, and stressing that support and perseverance can help athletes come back on top.
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald credits John Harbaugh with shaping his path from Ravens assistant at 26 to a head coaching role headed for the Super Bowl, crediting Harbaugh’s mentorship and shared principles as foundational to his approach in Seattle.