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
Dec 2024
The Power of Peer Mentoring in Shaping HR Leaders
Mary Kitson, the founder and director of Mentor HR®, as well as the senior program manager at MITRE explores the pivotal role mentorship plays in career development, particularly within the HR profession. Kitson highlights the long-term benefits of mentorship for individuals and ... Show More
22m 45s
Oct 2020
How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work | Carla Harris
You know you need a mentor to advance your career, but have you ever considered who your sponsor is? Carla Harris, vice chairman at Morgan Stanley, explains the crucial importance of identifying a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're ... Show More
19m 59s
Dec 2021
Encore: How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work | Carla Harris
You know you need a mentor to advance your career, but have you ever considered who your sponsor is? Carla Harris, vice chairman at Morgan Stanley, explains the crucial importance of identifying a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're ... Show More
19m 59s
Feb 2023
Getting into business: Mentoring
A mentor can take many different forms but ultimately they’re there to give you advice, put you in touch with contacts they have and support you, whether you’re setting up a new business or looking to make the next step in your career. We head to Sweden to speak to Caxton Njuki, ... Show More
17m 53s
Oct 2025
Front Porch Wisdom: The Power of Mentors, Coaches, and Sponsors
In this episode of Principles for Success, Chris Howell sits down with Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, author, professor, and founder of Soulstice Consultancy, for a heartfelt conversation about mentorship, leadership, and legacy. Drawing from her newest book, Front Porch Wisdom, Dr. Fr ... Show More
28m 5s