9 Signs You Need to Fire Your Mentor

Is your mentor holding you back? Here's how to find out.

It's Time for a Fresh Perspective - Mentors. We all need ‘em. But the person who was a great fit three years ago could be holding you back today. Here are the top clues that you have outgrown your mentor. By Kenrya Rankin Naasel (Photo: Kevin Kozicki/Corbis)
She’s Scared - Not of you, but of progress and risk. If she steers you away from taking the big shot, it’s impossible for her to help you win the game. Next!(Photo: Artiga Photo/Corbis)
You’re Scared - The reverse can also be true. If your mentor is pushing you to take risks that are too far out from your comfort zone, or feel reckless at this point in your career, it might not be a good fit. (Photo: Wavebreak Media Ltd./Corbis)She’s AWOL - Busy is one thing — you want your mentor to have something going on. But if she has canceled or “rescheduled” on you more times than you can count, it’s clear that you are not registering on her radar these days. (Photo: Jetta Productions/Blend Images/Corbis)

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