Episode 46: Navigating Sponsorship Relationships (with Dr. Rosalind Chow)
Everyone needs a sponsor in their corner. But knowing the difference between mentorship and sponsorship relationships is the key to success. Dr. Rosalind Chow is in guest chair and breaks down what sponsorship relationships are and aren't and how to best take advantage of them.
In this episode, we discuss:
The difference between mentorship and sponsorship relationships,
The structure of sponsorship/protègè relationships,
The importance of trust in both mentorship and sponsorship relationships,
How sponsorship uniquely impacts people of color,
Strategies for navigating the negative effects of self promotion, and
How to turn a mentor into a sponsor.
About Dr. Rosalind Chow
Rosalind Chow is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University, where she studies the power of social hierarchy and its impact on diversity and inclusion. She has particular expertise in how those at the top of social hierarchies understand their dominant position, and how they can use their position to advance the outcomes of those who have historically been disempowered. The intersection of her research and educational priorities give her a unique lens that makes her a frequently sought partner for corporate leadership to learn about the psychology of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, from the perspectives of both advantaged and disadvantaged groups.
Additional/Resources/Things Mentioned in This Episode:
Chow, R. M., Phillips, L. T., Lowery, B. S., & Unzeueta, M. M. (2021, June 8). Fighting backlash to racial equity efforts. MITSloan Management Review. https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/fighting-backlash-to-racial-equity-efforts/?og=Home%20Editors%20Picks
Chow, R. (2021, June 30). Don't just mentor women and people of color. Sponsor Them. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2021/06/dont-just-mentor-women-and-people-of-color-sponsor-them
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