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The Mentorship Paradox That Stalls Careers
Most professionals treat mentorship as a linear investment, assuming that accumulating advice guarantees upward mobility. This episode examines the 'Mentorship Paradox' where excessive guidance actually suppresses independent decision-making and strategic risk-taking. Using the case of a mid-level product manager at a major tech firm who relied too heavily on her senior advisor, we explore how over-reliance creates a dependency trap. We break down the specific behavioral shifts required to transition from passive advice-seeker to active career architect, focusing on the concept of…
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