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The sgENGAGE Podcast Episode 221: Why You Need a Mentor

sgEngage

Do you need a mentor? Do you know what kind of mentor you need, or what you’re looking to gain from a mentoring relationship? Listen in to learn about what mentorship means and how it differs from sponsorship, the different kinds of mentors out there, and how to get the most out of a mentor. What sponsorship means.

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How Sponsors Are Not Mentors, And Why You Need A Sponsor

Eric Jacobsen Blog

"Sponsors are not mentors. Sponsors are powerful leaders who see potential in you and, provided you give them 110 percent, will go out on a limb to make things happen for you," explains author Sylvia Ann Hewlett in her new book, Executive Presence.

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Mentor New York’s Virtual Fundraising Event Raises 12x Their Fundraising Goal With CauseVox

CauseVox

This was the scenario for Mentor New York, a nonprofit that works with companies, schools and organizations to provide mentoring for organizations that serve more than 80,000 young people in New York. Like most nonprofits, Mentor New York had to pivot during the pandemic to virtual events and engagement for its supporters.

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How To Elevate The Human Experience In The Workplace

Eric Jacobsen Blog

You can have four types of allies, each of which can have powerful roles in your life: Friend, Mentor, Sponsor and Benefactor. Question: Thinking about the four types of allies one could have during their career journey, why do we hear most often about mentors and less frequently about friends, sponsors, and benefactors?

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Why attracting younger members is crucial for association success

Nimble AMS

Springtide Research Institute discovered only 38% of Gen Z respondents have mentors, though 82% believe mentorship opportunities are vital to their professional and personal success. According to Gallup , millennials seek managers who take on a mentoring role.

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The Three Pillars Of Executive Presence

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Hewlett is also a big believer in the power and value of having a sponsor , and explains that sponsors are not mentors. Sponsors are powerful leaders who see potential in you and, provided you give them 110 percent, will go out on a limb to make things happen for you.

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A Playbook For How Women Advance Within Business

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Executive Action : Are executives really committed to inclusivity and taking action to support and sponsor women? People Systems & Processes : Do women have equal opportunities in people systems like the hiring process, access to stretch assignments, or promotions and sponsorship?