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The Mentorship ROI Trap
Most professionals treat mentorship like a subscription service, expecting linear returns on time invested. But the data suggests otherwise. In this episode, we examine the hidden costs of low-quality mentorship and why 'mentor churn' is actually a rational response to mismatched expectations. We look at a specific case study involving a mid-level manager who spent eighteen months with a senior executive only to hit a ceiling, and how shifting from advice-seeking to sponsorship changed their trajectory. We also break down the metric that matters most in professional development: not…
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