IT Mentorship Guide
IT mentorship guide: how to find mentors in tech, outreach messaging, structuring productive relationships, being an effective mentee, and when managers can...
The exact change
"The difference between a mentor and a sponsor is action. A mentor gives you advice and guidance. A sponsor puts your name forward for opportunities, advocates for your promotion in conversations you're not part of, and takes a professional risk on your behalf. The most transformative career relationships I've seen combine both -- someone who guides you and advocates for you." -- Sylvia Ann Hewlett, CEO of the Center for Talent Innovation and researcher on sponsorship
The difference between a mentor and a sponsor is action. A mentor gives you advice and guidance. A sponsor puts your name forward for opportunities, advocates for your promotion in conversations you're not part of, and takes a professional risk on your behalf. The most transformative career relationships combine both -- someone who guides you and advocates for you.
Suggested change
De-attributed the unsourced quote to plain prose.
Why this is better
De-attributed a quote credited to Sylvia Ann Hewlett (a real researcher, CEO of the Center for Talent Innovation) to plain prose. The quote was not sourced to any specific work or interview -- the article's references section cites one of her books generally but not this specific statement.
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