Ambition Theory: Rethinking Leadership in Construction

In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote a series of articles in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast forward to today, and Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research have quantitative research that validates this. In this episode, Andrea Janzen shares how you can start implementing sponsorship at your company. 
Highlights:  

The difference between sponsorship and mentorship 

How to build a sponsorship culture 

Why sponsorship needs to start at the top 

Links: 

Download the Building Better Report https://ambitiontheory.com/building-better-report/ 

Book a Call with us at https://www.ambitiontheory.com/bookacall 

Leadership Accelerator Program Details: https://ambitiontheory.com/lap 

Connect on LinkedIn: 

Ambition Theory https://www.linkedin.com/company/ambition-theory/ 

Andrea Janzen https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreajanzen/ 

Special Thanks to Lucinda Dykens of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode.

Show Notes

In 2019, Andrea Janzen wrote a series of articles in the Forbes Coaches Council about the difference between sponsorship and mentorship. The hypothesis then was that sponsorship, not mentorship, would become the answer to advancing women in the construction industry. Fast forward to today, and Ambition Theory and the National Center for Construction Education and Research have quantitative research that validates this. In this episode, Andrea Janzen shares how you can start implementing sponsorship at your company. 

Highlights:  

  • The difference between sponsorship and mentorship 

  • How to build a sponsorship culture 

  • Why sponsorship needs to start at the top 

Links: 

Connect on LinkedIn: 

Special Thanks to Lucinda Dykens of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode.

What is Ambition Theory: Rethinking Leadership in Construction?

The Ambition Theory Podcast focuses on strategies and thought leadership around creating a workplace where everyone is welcome and everyone can thrive. We're not going to shy away from the difficult conversations.