Asked to be a sponsor or mentor? 5 tips for a lasting impact

You’ve risen through the ranks and proven yourself, and now other employees are turning to you for guidance. How can you set yourself up for success as you step into the role of a mentor or sponsor? It turns out, the secret is in the details. Sonia Kang, a professor of organizational behaviour and human resource management at the University of Toronto Mississauga with a cross-appointment to the Rotman School of Management, is an expert on workplace dynamics. Here is her take on five ways managers and leaders can become better mentors or sponsors.