Category: Mentoring
Jim Fielding, Ex-Head of Disney Stores, on the Struggles of Making It as a Queer Executive
Working–and living–inauthentically can cause stress, mental illness, or worse.
How to Strengthen Your Relationship with a Career Sponsor
Junior talent — especially those from underrepresented backgrounds — often face challenges making these connections. Here are three strategies that can help.
Coaching a Direct Report Who Asks for Your Help
Ten questions to help you help them — without micromanaging.
Don’t Just Sponsor Women and People of Color — Defend Them
Part of your responsibility is being willing to put your credibility on the line to back them up.
Career Sponsorship Is a Two-Way Street
Six ways to invest in the person who’s investing in your career.
Career Sponsorship Is a Two-Way Street
Six ways to invest in the person who’s investing in your career.
What Great Sponsors Do Differently
They leverage a vibrant mix of connection and action to advance high performers into leadership.
What We Still Misunderstand About Mentorship and Sponsorship
A conversation with LBS professor Herminia Ibarra on building authentic connections.
4 Ways to Combat Imposter Syndrome on Your Team
Managers often fail to recognize the problem until it’s too late.
How to Help an Employee Figure Out Their Career Goals
Career paths are hard to navigate alone these days.