What do Elizabeth Taylor, Oprah Winfrey, Chita Rivera, Abigail Adams, and Susan B. Anthony have in common? They all received a crucial career boost from another woman.
Throughout history, it's always been true that connections count. Today, as women around the world increasingly move into positions of power in politics and in the workplace, they are learning that one connection in particular is the springboard to success: sponsorship.
As Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook tells it, what accounts for her spectacular leap to leadership is her unfettered embrace of career opportunity. By “leaning in,” she maintains in her new book, she has been able to join the male-dominated ranks of corporate executives.
Women mentors in engineering can help other women navigate an environment that often is biased against women by listening, sharing experiences, offering advice and making social connections. By: Ed Yong
Louise Pentland, senior vice president, general counsel, and company secretary at PayPal clarifies the difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and provides advice for maximizing both.
There are mentors, and then there are sponsors. Both play critical roles in burgeoning careers, and yet a lot of people don't know the difference. By: Julia Carpenter