Linda Flanagan
@lindaflanauthor.bsky.social
Writer, retired runner, advocate for sane athletics, woman on the edge
Seems like a good time to revisit an article I wrote ages ago on USAID, and the bright lights who worked there. Dismantling this agency is a colossal, tragic mistake. www.huffpost.com/entry/when-w...
When Washington Works
What most of us don't see, and rarely hear about, is the silent army of civil servants who do the actual work of running the institutions that make up our government.
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February 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Seems like a good time to revisit an article I wrote ages ago on USAID, and the bright lights who worked there. Dismantling this agency is a colossal, tragic mistake. www.huffpost.com/entry/when-w...
Young people who play sports need coaches who can mentor wisely. This means giving honest feedback that is grounded in care and concern. Learn more from my interview with David Yeager: www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
How Knowing Teen Brains a Little Better Can Help Coaches Be Effective Mentors | KQED
Some of the most skilled coaches have demonstrated that the right kind of encouragement and feedback can help teens meet high standards.
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January 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Young people who play sports need coaches who can mentor wisely. This means giving honest feedback that is grounded in care and concern. Learn more from my interview with David Yeager: www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...
So happy to see my ace Mindshift editor, Ki Sung, in person this week. Love that KQED office.
November 21, 2024 at 9:54 PM
So happy to see my ace Mindshift editor, Ki Sung, in person this week. Love that KQED office.