Ability Quote by Sylvia Ann Hewlett

“Quite simply, promotions are not just functions of ability, values, or the numbers you hit, but also rest critically on how you are perceived.”

Sylvia Ann Hewlett

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“Sponsorship, done right, is transactional. It’s an implicit or even explicit strategic alliance, a long-range quid pro quo.”

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“Do your job well, make sure your boss is fully informed, and don’t be afraid to ask for help,”

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“how you act (gravitas), how you speak (communication), and how you look (appearance) count for a lot in determining your leadership presence.”

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