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How to Find a Mentor Who Actually Challenges You
In this episode of The Career Mentor Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of constructive friction in mentorship — finding a mentor who pushes back, challenges assumptions, and creates productive discomfort. They examine a real case: a mid-career product manager at HubSpot who credits her toughest mentor for her biggest promotion. Lucas explains the difference between a 'yes-mentor' and a 'constructive-friction mentor,' and why the latter is rarer but more valuable. The hosts discuss how to assess a potential mentor's willingness to challenge you, using…
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