Dr. Rosalind Chow discusses how to become a better sponsor to open new opportunities for others—and yourself.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) Why mentorship isn’t enough to advance

2) How sponsoring others elevates your status

3) Four things sponsors should do—and one to avoid

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— ABOUT ROSALIND —

Rosalind Chow is an associate professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research, teaching, and writing focus on how we all participate in social systems in ways that have implications for the maintenance or attenuation of inequity. Her current research focuses on how people can use their social connections to elevate others via sponsorship.

Chow serves as the faculty director for CLIMB, offered through the Tepper School of Business in partnership with Deloitte. CLIMB focuses on preparing Black and Latino professionals for leadership positions in the accounting industry. Prior to CLIMB, Chow served as the founding faculty director for the Executive Leadership Academy, an executive leadership program addressing the challenges facing the advancement of Black leaders in the Pittsburgh region.

Chow holds a BA in Psychology from Columbia University, and a PhD in Organizational Behavior from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She currently lives in Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband, Jeff Galak, and their two children, Lia and Simon.

• Book: The Doors You Can Open: A New Way to Network, Build Trust, and Use Your Influence to Create a More Inclusive Workplace

• LinkedIn: Rosalind Chow

• Website: RosalindChow.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Anathem by Neal Stephenson

• Book: Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson

• Past episode: 458: How to End Bad Behavior and Renew Your Team Amidst Change with Steve Ritter

• Past episode: 945: How to Master Your Inner World and Flourish During Stress with Mawi Asgedom

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Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle shares the tools and strategies for seeing the creative process through from start to finish.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to feel more confident taking risks

2) How to make creative blocks work in your favor

3) How to get the most out of AI for work

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— ABOUT ZORANA —

With more than 25 years as a scientist studying creativity, Zorana brings insights into the nature of the creative process, from the first decision to engage with new ideas to its culmination in creative performances and products. She is a scientist at Yale University, author, and speaker. Zorana's work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, ArtNet, US News, Education Week, Science Daily, El Pais, and others, and she is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and Creativity Post.

• Book: The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action

• Website: Zorana-Ivcevic-Pringle.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Study: “Discovery-oriented behavior and the originality of creative products: A study with artists.” by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Jacob Getzels

• Study: “When do startups scale? Large-scale evidence from job postings” by Saerom (Ronnie) Lee and J. Daniel Kim

• Study: The power of the ‘be creative’ instruction: A meta-analytical evaluation” by Xing Wei, Wangbing Shen, Haiying Long, Fang Lu

• Book: The Courage to Create by Rollo May

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Jefferson Fisher shares his three-part communication system for handling difficult conversations with ease.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The best first word to use

2) How to set boundaries people will respect

3) Two tricks for handling disagreements

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— ABOUT JEFFERSON —

Jefferson Fisher is a trial lawyer, writer, and speaker whose work to help people communicate during life’s everyday arguments and conversations, with his practical videos and authentic presence, has gained millions of followers around the world, including celebrities and global leaders. He is a sought-after speaker on communication at Fortune 500 companies and governmental agencies, and hundreds of thousands of people subscribe to his actionable email newsletter and podcast.

Fisher is a Texas board-certified personal injury attorney and the founder of Fisher Firm, where he helps people all over the United States connect to trusted legal services. He lives with his wife and two children near Beaumont, Texas.

• Book: The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More

• Website: JeffersonFisher.com

• Instagram: jefferson_fisher

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin

• Tool: Tonal

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Dave Crenshaw discusses how to find the energy to tackle your goals–when you really don’t feel like it.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to overcome procrastination in one minute

2) The five costs of multitasking

3) Why to pick a terrible stopping point

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— ABOUT DAVE —

Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of millions around the world.

• Book: The Power of Having Fun: How Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done

• Course: “Success Stories with Dave Crenshaw”

• Course: “Time Management Fundamentals”

• LinkedIn: Dave Crenshaw (Dave’s video post)

• Website: DaveCrenshaw.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Researcher: Dr. David Strayer

• Book: "Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide" by John Cleese

• Past episode: 1010: Getting the Most Out of Generative AI at Work with Jeremy Utley

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Kara Smith Brown shares principles from her storied B2B sales career that help every professional make the most of their opportunities.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How and why to think of your career like a funnel

2) Why “maybes” are more dangerous than “no’s”

3) How to develop and share a unique point of view that gets you noticed

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— ABOUT KARA —

Kara Smith Brown, LeadCoverage CEO and Founder, is a recognized supply chain, logistics, and technology thought leader. Her book, The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline, is an Amazon Bestseller and offers readers effective revenue-generating strategies. Kara is a thought leader in the supply chain and go to market industries. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and two daughters.

• Book: The Revenue Engine: Fueling a B2B High Octane Pipeline

• Website: KaraSmithBrown.com

• Website: LeadCoverage.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There by Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz

• Book: The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise by Blair Enns

• Book: The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers―Straight Talk on the Challenges of Entrepreneurship by Ben Horowitz

• Past episode: 016: Going for No with Andrea Waltz

• Tool: HubSpot

• Tool: Crystal Knows

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Dr. Angela Jackson reveals how practices that help employees thrive translate into enhanced business results.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) What’s really driving disengagement at work

2) How the social contract of work has changed

3) The best way to get your boss’ support

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— ABOUT ANGELA —

Dr. Angela Jackson, a Workplace Futurist and ESG expert, is at the forefront of reshaping the future of work. As a lecturer at Harvard University on leadership and organizational change and as the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence and strategy firm, she collaborates with Fortune 500 companies, growth-stage startups, and policymakers, offering valuable research and insights into the ever-evolving landscape of work.

As a subject matter expert in the future of work and learning, Dr. Jackson is widely published in leading journals, including Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, Newsweek, Harvard Business Review, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and has spoken at numerous conferences, including the Economist, Wall Street Journal, and TED conferences. Her forthcoming book, The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success, releases on March 11, 2025.

• Book: "The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success" (website)

• Website: WinWinSummit.org, happening in Chicago on May 5-6, 2025

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Report: 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer

• Book: Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver

• Past episode: 418: Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Productivity with Rahaf Harfoush

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