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I've benefited from many sponsors throughout my career.

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And I've also had the joy and the privilege to be the

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sponsor of many people over the years.

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So let me share why I think sponsorship

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is crucially important.

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First, I prefer sponsorship over mentorship.

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It's more than guidance.

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It's about helping someone open the door

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and walk through the door.

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Second, sponsorship is not a one-way street,

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both parties benefit from it.

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This is why some refer to it as reverse mentorship.

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Some refer to it as reverse mentorship.

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I prefer to call it dual sponsorship.

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Third, it's a lot about listening,

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understanding the other person's ambition.

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So it's important to not just assume

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someone else's ambition. And this is important

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to make multi-generational teams work

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in today's environment.