Behavioral Grooves Podcast Are You Being 'Reasonable' -- Or Just Privileged? | Dr. Rosalind Chow
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Apr 14, 2025 Dr. Rosalind Chow, an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon, delves into how social hierarchies influence our notions of what’s considered 'reasonable.' She discusses the discrepancies in DEI efforts, highlighting how marginalized voices face unique challenges. Rosalind examines the difference between sponsorship and mentorship, stressing that networking should focus on mutual support rather than self-interest. She also shares insights on the moral costs of assimilation and the responsibilities of well-meaning allies in driving genuine change.
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Mentorship and Sponsorship
- Seek both mentorship for skill development and sponsorship for career advancement.
- Mentorship cultivates competence, making you a desirable candidate for sponsorship.
Diverse Social Capital
- George Clooney and Elon Musk exemplify different types of social capital.
- Clooney's dense network offers trust, while Musk's broad network offers information access.
Networking for Status
- Networking should focus on building status, earned through contributing to the public good, rather than seeking power.
- Shift from self-promotion to connecting people and solving problems within your network.