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How Mentorship Fails Diverse Talent
Mentorship is often sold as the silver bullet for career advancement, yet data suggests it frequently reinforces existing hierarchies rather than breaking them. In this episode, we examine why traditional mentorship models often fail underrepresented professionals, focusing on the mismatch between sponsor expectations and mentee needs. We look at specific case studies where well-intentioned advice led to stagnation, and explore how structural sponsorship differs from casual guidance. The conversation digs into the psychology of affinity bias in professional relationships and offers concrete…
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