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The Power of Mentorship and Aging with Purpose: A Conversation with Deborah Heiser
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Deborah Heiser is a distinguished psychologist known for her pivotal role in the Mentor Project, where she creates unique opportunities such as connecting students with professionals like astronauts. Her approach to mentorship transcends traditional boundaries, viewing it as a reciprocal relationship where both mentor and mentee benefit by passing on wisdom and creating a lasting legacy. Heiser illustrates this perspective with the example of Nobel Prize winner Bob Lefkowitz, emphasizing that mentors are the biggest beneficiaries, as they shape future generations and establish a profound, enduring impact. Through her efforts in mentorship, writing for Psychology Today, and hosting the WV Uncommon Place podcast, Dr. Heiser seeks to foster a movement that prioritizes meaningful human connections and the creation of a legacy for legacies.
(00:01:53) "Psychology shape your mind." - Jr Sparrow
(00:07:24) "I do it because it makes me feel relevant. It makes me feel like I'm helpful, I'm useful, I'm productive, like I matter in the world. Like the world is better with me in it." - Deborah Heiser
(00:10:33) "Most people are like, I have no idea. And you know what, I don't want to approach a mentor because they're probably too busy or I'm a burden or something like that. But really, the biggest beneficiary for mentorship is the mentor, because the mentor is giving a piece of themselves to somebody and then that person is carrying that legacy within them." - Deborah Heiser" - Deborah Heiser
(00:22:23) "I truly believe that we're more in connected world because of it." - Deborah Heiser
(00:27:01) "That heartbreak ended up turning into, how can I continue his legacy in a different way?" - Deborah Heiser
(00:30:41) "Ask anyone for help. Never hesitate. Everyone in the world wants to help people." - Deborah Heiser" - Deborah Heiser
(00:34:35) "You created a legacy for legacies." - Jr Sparrow
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