31. You Need a Career Sponsor
b'Your work alone will not always speak for itself. To advance at work, you\\u2019ll need someone to advocate for you\\u2014a career sponsor. The difference between mentorship and sponsorship: A mentor speaks to you and a sponsor speaks about you.\\n\\nWhat makes someone a potential sponsor for you? They are in the room where decisions happen, they have power to make decisions, they know about your work, and they are willing to spend their political capital on you. \\n\\nThis episode provides tips for how to find a sponsor, how you might ask someone to be a sponsor for you, and why you should sponsor others when you are in the position to do so.\\n\\nYour One Bold Move: Consider who in your worklife could serve as a sponsor for you. Reach out to have a conversation with them about your career goals and ask if they would be willing to advocate for you.\\n\\nFor more leadership and career advice like this sent directly to your inbox, text SHANNA to 66866.'