Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career
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| Rating | : | 4.68 (831 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1422187160 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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"lack of explanation on how to find one" according to E. Tan. The entire book is explaining the importance of finding a sponsorand forget a mentor (as per book title)It lacks of explanation/ practical steps on how to find one!. "Misses the Mark" according to Amazon Customer. While I found that it had some helpful points for understanding the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, I was disappointed at its lack of practical steps for how to negotiate the delicate conversation of requesting the mutual relationship of sponsorship. It had lots of evidence that backed the i. "I love the book" according to Dan. I love the book, and I'm a white, middle-aged man. Everyone has some disabiliities that can make it feel difficult or impossible to rise to ones potential. So, the principles, concepts, illustrations, and suggestions given in this book are rich--valuable--potentially precious, but only if you take them
Mixing solid data with vivid real-life narratives, Hewlett reveals the two-way street” that makes sponsorship such a strong and mutually beneficial alliance. Mentors can build your self-esteem and provide a sounding boardbut they’re not your ticket to the top.If you’re interested in fast-tracking your career, what you need is a sponsora senior-level champion who believes in your potential and is willing to advocate for you as you pursue that next raise or promotion.In this powerful yet practical book, economist and thought leader Sylvia Ann Hewlettauthor of ten critically acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking Off-Ramps and On-Rampsshows why sponsors are your proven link to success. Who’s pulling for you? Who’s got your back? Who’s putting your hat in the ring? Odds are this person is not a mentor but a sponsor. The seven-step map at the heart of this book
I’ve had supporters and cheerleaders. And I’m grateful for all those who’ve given me opportunities. Sylvia Ann Hewlett shows how women and people of color can win sponsors and take their place at decision-making tables.”. Hewlett’s book is full of smart advice, backed up by data, about the impact that a senior-level leader who acts as an advocate can have on others.” Washington PostOver the years, I’ve certainly had mentors who were generous with their time and kept plentiful boxes of tissues in their offices. But it wasn’t until I read about Sylvia Ann Hewlett’s new research in her book, Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor, that I understood what I had been y