{"id":12018,"date":"2024-03-01T13:58:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T18:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=12018"},"modified":"2025-07-31T16:10:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T20:10:25","slug":"cultivating-talent-the-power-of-mentorship-and-sponsorship-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/cultivating-talent-the-power-of-mentorship-and-sponsorship-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultivating Talent: The Power of Mentorship and Sponsorship in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigmarker.com\/workplace-options\/cultivating-talent-the-power-of-mentorship-and-sponsorship-in-the-workplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Now On Demand<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace belonging has a direct link to employee well-being and engagement, and mentorship is a proven strategy to boost belonging. Mentorship and sponsorship also improve workplace retention and create a strong leadership pipeline. Considering that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/womensmedia\/2019\/12\/31\/the-value-of-mentorship-in-running-a-successful-business\/?sh=250789f979bd&amp;ref=tdmlibrary.thediversitymovement.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one of the top characteristics of a company sought by Gen Z is mentorship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is your organization empowered to improve company performance and attract and retain top talent through meaningful programs like these? Or, are you at a disadvantage?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us on Thursday, February 22, for a 1-hour panel as we discuss:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between mentorship and sponsorship and why both are important<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why mentorship and sponsorship are critically important to women and culturally diverse leaders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The value of these programs to all participants \u2013 not just mentees \u2013 as well as the organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to find a mentor, mentee, sponsor, or sponsee if a formal program doesn\u2019t exist at your organization<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How mentorship and sponsorship programs develop inclusive leaders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Meet the Panel<\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11446 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie-300x300.png\" alt=\"Headshot of Jackie Ferguson\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Jackie.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/>Jackie Ferguson, CDE<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Co-founder &amp; VP, Content and Programming, The Diversity Movement<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Jackie Ferguson is co-founder and vice president of content and programming at The Diversity Movement. A member of the 2023 Inc. Female Founders 200 list, she wrote the bestselling <i>The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication and Transformational Leadership<\/i>. Ferguson hosts \u201cDiversity: Beyond the Checkbox\u201d a podcast cited among the top 5% downloaded globally. She has written extensively on the power of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2022\/03\/07\/use-sponsorship-and-mentorship-to-mitigate-burnout-improve-connection-and-increase-representation\/?sh=16c933f2572f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\">mentorship and sponsorship<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11501 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Shad-Kerry-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Kerry Shad\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Shad-Kerry-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Shad-Kerry-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Shad-Kerry-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Shad-Kerry.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/>Kerry Shad<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Partner, Smith Anderson<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Kerry\u00a0has been practicing law for over 30 years. She represents employers in all types of employment-related disputes and provides advice and counseling to clients across many industries.\u00a0Kerry\u00a0serves as an elected member of Smith Anderson\u2019s Management Committee, as Co-Chair of the firm\u2019s Diversity &amp; Inclusion Committee, as a Diversity Mentor, and as Co-Lead of the firm\u2019s Employment Practice Group. She \u00a0also leads the firm\u2019s external Women In House Counsel Networking program which hosts regular events across North Carolina.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11647 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"Brentley Wright headshot\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Brentley-1.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/>Brentley Wright, CDE<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Director, Business Development, The Diversity Movement<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">As a Certified Diversity Executive and a Cornell-certified DEI practitioner, Brentley brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in multicultural business environments. Brentley\u2019s\u00a0 primary focus is expanding the reach and impact of TDM\u2019s world-changing products and consulting services. He serves as board chair for Accelerating Men, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to mentoring young men. In addition, he serves as board member for AMIkids Infinity Wake, a non-profit dedicated to providing at-risk youth opportunities to redirect their life. He is currently augmenting his expertise with a bachelor of divinity from Grimke Seminary, specializing in urban ministry and inner city leadership.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11725 alignleft lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier-300x300.png\" alt=\"Headshot of Trier Bryant\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Trier.png 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/>Trier Bryant<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">Founder, TrierBryant.com<\/h4>\n<p>Trier Bryant is an investor, people-first leadership &amp; inclusion executive, and the founder of TrierBryant.com<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a consulting firm that advises organizations on strategies and tactics to improve their workplace culture. Trier has an extensive track record as an executive spearheading DEI &amp; Inclusion initiatives at top organizations including Goldman Sachs, Twitter, and the U.S. Air Force as a previous combat military officer. She also serves on the Board for Athena SPACs and Campaign Zero. Trier has been featured as an influential voice on leadership and DEI by publications including USA Today, CNN and Fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watch Now On Demand Workplace belonging has a direct link to employee well-being and engagement, and mentorship is a proven strategy to boost belonging. 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