So how can you attract and attain a potential sponsor in the workplace? By performing well at work, you're demonstrating your value and potential -- both qualities that will help attract a sponsor. You're also proving to a potential sponsor that they can feel comfortable about putting their own reputation on the line and advocate for you. A sponsor can't help you if you can't clearly identify your strengths and abilities, but more importantly your goals. "Manage the relationship in line with your sponsor's working styles or organizational culture, learn how they prefer to communicate and adjust to maximize interactions," Lindor said.

Source: CNN April 06, 2021 15:00 UTC