In Girl, You Need a Sponsor at the Table, executive leader, public
servant, minister, and speaker Shelly L. Bell shares the powerful
lessons she learned on her journey from becoming the first African
American elected in Montgomery Township to serving in state and
county government, ministry, and executive leadership. Through
deeply personal stories of triumph, disappointment, faith, and
resilience, she reveals how sponsorship-not just mentorship-
can transform careers, open doors, and change lives.
More than a leadership book, this is a leadership memoir and
practical guide for women who are ready to stop waiting to be
noticed and start positioning themselves for greater influence
and impact. Readers will discover how to build credibility,
navigate organizational politics with integrity, cultivate meaningful
relationships, embrace God's timing, and become the kind of
leader others trust enough to champion.
Filled with inspiring stories, practical leadership frameworks,
reflection exercises, affirmations, and faith-filled encouragement,
Girl, You Need a Sponsor at the Table is an invitation to claim your
seat with confidence-and then make room for someone else.
Because the greatest leaders don't just take a seat at the table.
They build longer tables.
