According to conventional wisdom, our social networks are a resource to exploit, and getting ahead means extracting value from our social connections. But according to Dr. Rosalind Chow, this an antiquated notion is also useless in today’s society and workplaces and doesn’t account for the fact that not everyone starts on equal footing in the workplace. Based on decades of original research analyzing social hierarchies, corporate environments, and gender and race relations, The Doors You Can Open makes a case for completely changing the way we network. To increase the number of women and BIPOC employees in our organizations, particularly in senior roles, we need sponsorship, not mentorship. Our social networks can and should be used on behalf of others.
