As I wrote in my previous post, each type of relationship in your life is different. Today, we’re going to focus on two types of relationships that especially matter in a professional context: allies and acquaintances. Professional Allies: People Who Have Your Back What makes someone an ally in your job and career? First, it’s someone you consult regularly…
In my previous post, I wrote about why relationships matter in your career. Yet, “relationship” can mean many things. It can be long-distance or proximate, project-only or long-term, emotionally close or purely professional. There are bosses, coworkers, colleagues, and subordinates. There are friends, neighbors, family members, and long-lost acquaintances. There are people you relate to out of love,…
Even if you realize the fact that you are in Permanent Beta, even if you develop a competitive advantage, even if you adapt your career plans to changing conditions—even if you do these things but do so alone—you’ll fall short. World-class professionals build networks to help them navigate the world. No matter how brilliant your mind or strategy, if you’re playing a…