Coyote Teaching: A new take on the art of mentorship
summary
Argues that mentoring works when it creates real problems, removes tools or adds constraints, and forces learners to answer questions with questions so they build understanding rather than memorize steps. Demonstrates methods: deliberately scrambled room, a five‑gallon water‑bottle exercise to find balance, an iptables questioning sequence, and a snowboard cornice as an edge experience. Sessions average 1–2 hours weekly with deeper bursts; success shows as independent problem framing and peers replacing mentor roles. environmental saturation edge experiences
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chapters (20)
- 0:00Introduction and context
- 2:08Challenges in mentoring
- 4:14The RUAPA framework
- 5:54Creating understanding
- 7:49The impact of technology
- 10:46Ancient learning methods
- 14:15Coyote teaching techniques
- 16:53Adaptability in learning
- 20:54Environmental saturation
- 24:10Finding the balance point
- 27:43The art of questioning
- 32:50Using trickster methods
- 35:36The power of storytelling
- 37:34Pushing comfort zones
- 40:26Constraints versus taboos
- 42:48Cultural variations
- 46:56Changing manager roles
- 50:51Mentorship outcomes
- 52:10Knowing when to stop
- 55:30Q&A and final thoughts
