Dr. Nicholas Pearce reveals the hidden reason why many high-performers don’t advance—and provides candid solutions.

— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) The harsh truth behind why many don’t advance 

2) Why even a great mentor is no substitute for a sponsor 

3) How to find support if you aren’t being supported 

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— ABOUT NICHOLAS — 

Dr. Nicholas Pearce is a Chicago native and vocational multihyphenate who has committed his life to creating social impact at the intersection of the academy, the church, and the marketplace. He is an award-winning organizational behavior professor at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Founder & CEO of The Vocati Group, a boutique management consultancy, and a respected faith leader. He is also the author of the bestselling book, THE PURPOSE PATH: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life’s Work.. 

• Article: "What to Do When Your Boss Won't Advocate for You" 

• Book: The Purpose Path: A Guide to Pursuing Your Authentic Life's Work 

• TED Talk: "Don’t Ask Me What I Do" | Nicholas Pearce | TEDxArlingtonHeights 

• Website: NicholasPearce.org 

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Study: "Better Decisions Through Diversity" by Katherine Phillips, Katie Liljenquist, Margaret Neale

• Book: Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward by Henry Cloud

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