“Who’s speaking on your behalf when you’re not in the room?”
Terry said it best: Performance gets you noticed — but sponsorship gets you promoted.
Every leader needs a voice that advocates for them when they’re not present.
Someone who sees your potential and uses their influence to move you forward.
That’s not politics — it’s partnership.
This week’s conversation was a reminder that your next opportunity might already be in motion — because someone decided to speak up for you.
Your job?
Earn that trust. Nurture those relationships. And do the same for someone else.