Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career

Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor: The New Way to Fast-Track Your Career

<div>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 <I>sponsor</I>. Mentors can build your self-esteem and provide a sounding board—but they’re not your ticket to the top.<BR><BR>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.<br /><BR>In this powerful yet practical book, economist and thought leader Sylvia Ann Hewlett—author of ten critically acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking <I>Off-Ramps and On-Ramps</I>—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.<BR><BR>Whether you’re looking to lead a company or drive a community campaign, <I>Forget a Mentor, Find a Sponsor</I> will help you forge the relationships that truly have the power to deliver you to your destination.<BR></div>