How many sponsors do you have?
Women are under-sponsored.
A sponsor is a person who utilizes their social capital to speak on your behalf, especially when you are not present.
They can influence the promotion decision.
When I ask people how many sponsors they have, the answer is often
0
1
not enough
According to Harvard Business Review
"a lack of sponsorship is preventing women from climbing the career ladder."
I haven't seen anyone get promoted without a sponsor.
Fortunately, I have had many sponsors throughout my career.
If I were to need a corporate job, which I don't, I am confident that many leaders would willingly hire me onto their teams or refer me to their networks.
How many sponsors do you have?
How confident are you that someone would hire you if you need a job?
