Forget A Mentor, Find A Sponsor: The New Way To Fast-Track Your Career by Sylvia Ann Hewlett

Looking for someone who will support and guide you to the top? Instead of a mentor, you may need a sponsor - a senior-level champion who will champion your potential and fight for you as you strive for that next raise or promotion. In her informative book Forget A Mentor, Find A Sponsor, renowned economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett, author of ten critically acclaimed books, including Off-Ramps and On-Ramps, reveals the crucial role of sponsors in career advancement. Through a combination of data and real-life stories, Hewlett explains the mutually beneficial relationship between sponsors and their protégés and offers a practical seven-step guide to securing this powerful alliance. Whether you aspire to lead a company or a community campaign, this book will help you navigate your way towards achieving your goals.