Advocates are your best friends and wise mentors. So give them the time and respect that position deserves. They will be invaluable in helping you to overcome obstacles and help build your understanding of the political reality around your goals and your work. Although they will probably volunteer to solve problems for you, try to resist this. It can be less effective than you may think, and until you learn to stand on your own feet your career may get stuck. It is on Advocates that you should ideally focus much of your attention. Remember that you cannot be complacent with them. Sure, they are already Read More