All core values
People
Sponsorship
Actively creating opportunities for others, especially those whose contributions are often overlooked.
Behaviors
- Recommends people for stretch roles
- Credits quiet contributors in rooms where it matters
- Invests political capital in others' growth
Anti-patterns
- Mentorship without opportunity
- Sponsoring only people who look like you
- Taking credit while 'helping'
Reinforce it with
- Sponsorship tracking in leadership goals
- Visible promotion of diverse talent
- Recognition for leaders who develop others
Sponsorship is mentorship with a door held open.