Ever wondered why some careers seem to rocket upward while others plateau despite stellar performance? The answer lies in a hidden power structure rarely discussed openly: executive sponsorship.

Beyond skills and performance metrics exists an invisible infrastructure that determines who advances to leadership roles. For Black introverted women, understanding and navigating this terrain is particularly crucial, as research reveals stark disparities – while 63% of men have sponsors, only 39% of Black women do. Yet those with sponsors are 65% more likely to receive career-advancing opportunities.

This episode unveils the mechanics of this hidden system, and how you can navigate around it without playing office politics. 

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