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How to Handle a Boss Who Steals Your Mentorship Opportunities
Lucas and Luna tackle a subtle but damaging workplace problem: a boss who intercepts mentorship or high-visibility assignments meant for you. Lucas dissects a real case from a mid-size tech firm where a senior director repeatedly inserted herself into her direct report's one-on-ones with the CTO, effectively blocking her career growth. They break down why this happens—often out of insecurity or territoriality—and offer three concrete moves: documenting your own development plan, creating 'no-boss' zones in your calendar with senior leaders, and framing the ask as 'stretch…
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