We all process grief in different ways. That's to be expected when talking about a loved one. It's definitely more complicated when it's the mentor who you would have given your life for without hesitation.
February 19 was Dr. William Spellman's birthday. When he died I was honored his wife Donna allowed me to give the eulogy. I later had to explain to my Dad why connection to Bill was beyond friendship, beyond family... but that's a story for a different podcast.
Linkedin is platform dedicated to nonstop performative congratulations.
Fortunately, the algorithm has learned that what I want to see is my fellow professionals sharing insightful information or helping others advance their careers. That's why I am on this platform.
My message here? I am lucky; my mentor knew how much I loved him before he died.
My request to anyone reading this? Reach out to your mentor and make sure they know how much they meant to you. Having me around him was meaningful for him but trust me on this, he needed to hear from others who loved him half as much as I did. A few messages from previous mentees would have made Bill's last few months 1000x better.
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