70. Your Relationship With Evaluation Gurus And Why It Matters For Your Career

In this episode, Maria discusses the concept of "evaluation gurus," why the term is used, and the role our relationship with these figures can play in our careers. She introduces what people mean when they call someone an evaluation guru, and how these figures differ from grandfathers of evaluation and mentors. She then outlines four risks of over-idolizing them that can have negative impacts on your career. Finally, she talks about how reflective practice can help you define your evaluator identity and protect you from these risks.    Watch the Own Your Edge Masterclass (available until August 31st 2026) Join the September 2026 cohort of The Evaluator's Edge. www.mariamontenegro.ca | www.linkedin.com/in/mariamontenegro     Resources:  Learn more about EvalSoWhite by Vidhya Shanker, PhD, and Carolina De La Rosa Mateo, MPH here and here.