153: The Person Who Can See What You Can't: Why Black Women Need Sponsors, Not Just Mentors

Most Black women at the Director and VP level have mentors, but almost none have sponsors, and that gap matters. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Bryan explains the difference between a mentor, who gives advice, and a sponsor, who puts their credibility behind your name in rooms you're not in. Research shows having a sponsor can triple or quadruple your chances of landing your next senior leadership role. Listen to learn what a sponsor does and how introverts can build these relationsh...