The Dangerous Difference Between a Mentor and a Sponsor

In the corporate world, we use "Mentor" and "Sponsor" interchangeably. But confusing them is dangerous.The data shows that high-potential professionals - especially women and people of color - are often "over-mentored and under-sponsored." You have plenty of people willing to grab coffee (Mentors), but very few willing to use their political capital to get you promoted (Sponsors).In this clip, I explain why you need to stop collecting mentors and start earning sponsors.#CareerAdvice #Mentorship #Sponsorship #CorporateLife #RaphaelAdeyemo #PathfinderConversations #DiversityInTech