This report uncovers that it is not a male conspiracy, but rather, a surprising absence of male (and female) advocacy, that is keeping women from making it to the very top. Women who are qualified to lead simply don’t have the powerful backing necessary to inspire, propel, and protect them through the perilous straits of upper management. Women lack, in a word, sponsorship.
The Sponsor Effect: Breaking Through the Last Glass Ceiling
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