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Whos pulling for you? Whos got your back? Whos putting your hat in the ring? Odds are this person is not a mentor but a sponsor . Mentors can build your self-esteem and provide a sounding boardbut theyre not your ticket to the top. If youre interested in fast-tracking your career, what you need is a sponsora senior-level champion who believes in your potential and is Whos pulling for you? Whos got your back? Whos putting your hat in the ring? Odds are this person is not a mentor but a sponsor . Mentors can build your self-esteem and provide... Read More