What attributes are important to you in identifying a mentor; what are the pros/cons of having a mentor within the same organization?

Mentorship is a partnership; both a mentor and a protégé must develop a trusting relationship for the mentorship to be successful. What attributes are important to you in identifying a mentor? What are the pros and cons of having a mentor within the same organization? Follow up on any questions asked of your initial post and contribute to at least two others' postings.

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