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Informationen zum Autor Sylvia Ann Hewlett is the founding president of the Center for Talent Innovation, a nonprofit think tank where she chairs a task force of 75 global companies focused on fully realizing the new streams of high echelon labor in the global marketplace. She is currently ranked #11 on the Thinkers50 list of the world’s most influential business thinkers. Klappentext 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. Mentors can build your self-esteem and provide a sounding board?but they’re not your ticket to the top.If you’re interested in fast-tracking your career, what you need is a sponsor?a 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 Hewlett?author of ten critically acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking Off-Ramps and On-Ramps?shows why sponsors are your proven link to success. Mixing solid data with vivid real-life narratives, Hewlett reveals the ?two-way street” that makes sponsorship such a strong and mutually beneficial alliance. The seven-step map at the heart of this book allows you to chart your course toward your greatest goals.Whether you’re looking to lead a company or drive a community campaign, Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor will help you forge the relationships that truly have the power to deliver you to your destination. ADVANCE PRAISE for "Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor" Anne-Marie Slaughter, author, "Why Women Still Can't Have It All"--"High-potential women need sponsors who will not only provide advice but also actively create opportunities to shine and advance. Hard work and merit are simply not enough."Cornel West, Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice, Union Theological Seminary--"A powerful and urgent book. Sylvia Ann Hewlett shows how women and people of color can win sponsors and take their place at decision-making tables." Zusammenfassung What makes a sponsor different from a mentor is critical in terms of getting you into the role you covet and deserve. This book features real stories and practical advice on how individuals - especially women - can find! manage! and leverage a sponsor for career growth. ...
