Your Next Move Podcast EP32: Corporate Besties - Lateral Sponsorship with Jasmine Hawthorne
Feb 2, 2022
Jasmine Hawthorne, a global leader in talent acquisition and founder of The Valley Pearl, joins her corporate bestie Kimberly for an insightful discussion. They explore the concept of lateral sponsorship, emphasizing the value of peer support in career advancement. Expect tales of navigating workplace competition, building authentic relationships, and maintaining trust among colleagues. Jasmine shares her belief that success hinges on collaboration rather than solo competition, urging listeners to lean into their networks for greater empowerment.
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Power of Lateral Relationships
- Relationships beyond just upward sponsorship are a key currency for career advancement.
- Looking across the room rather than just up allows richer and authentic corporate connections.
Define Corporate Besties
- Seek corporate besties who provide equal support to help each other reach goals.
- Align on shared ideas and missions to move forward collaboratively.
Hair Tracks Spark Besties
- When Jasmine revealed her hair tracks to Kimberly, it was a bonding moment that sparked genuine friendship.
- Their friendship was a quiet alliance seen by few in the workplace but fueled their mutual growth.