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Jun 2019
24m 20s

The Surprising Benefits of Sponsoring Ot...

Harvard Business Review
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Sylvia Ann Hewlett, an economist and the founder of the Center for Talent Innovation, has studied the difference between mentoring and sponsorship and what leaders have to gain from the latter. She says it's important to seek out protégés who outperform, are exceptionally trustworthy, and, most importantly, offer skills, knowledge, and perspectives that diff ... Show More
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