185. New Ways to Network with Rosalind Chow, Ph.D.

The Opposite of Small Talk

Many professionals have likely encountered mentorship at one time or another, but may be less familiar with a different type of networking known as sponsorship and its many unique benefits. Today’s guest shares her deep insight into the key differences between mentorship and sponsorship, how sponsorship can open doors to stronger inclusivity in the workplace, and how you can take on this important role of sponsorship in your own workplace. Our guest, Rosalind Chow, Ph.D. is a professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory, researcher, and author of the new book , “The Doors You Can Open: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace,” available now.

Guest’s Website: Rosalind M. Chow

Guest’s New Book (affiliate link): The Doors You Can Open: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace: Chow, Rosalind: 9781541702752: Amazon.com: Books

TALK BIG QUESTIONS

Use these prompts to have the opposite of small talk in real life.

• Have you ever been mentored by or mentored someone else professionally? How about sponsored?

• Do you find networking challenging? Why or why not?

• Following the episode are you more likely to consider being a sponsor for someone else?

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