If you’re in a career transition, trying to rise up the corporate ladder, raise venture capital, or move any number of professional mountains, the key to success may involve leaning on your looser, lesser-known connections. This goes against our instincts. Throughout our careers, we’ve been taught to turn to our mentors and sponsors, our close friends, our allies, or our “personal board of directors” to gain insights, advice, and support.
But it’s the lesser-known or even unknown connections that are more likely to ignite new ideas, open doors, or connect you to other powerful players. These connections, referred to as […]The post It’s Your Loose Connections, Not Your Close Community that Will Create the Greatest Career Advancement appeared first on Ms. Career Girl.