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The Biggest Networking Mistake

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Sarah (not her real name) had just received a kick-in-the-gut career wake up call – the kind we all pray never happens. She had invested long and deep in her networking at work. She had mentors and sponsors, but such networks are tightly woven, and can unravel 27 times faster than they took to build.

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How to Build a Better Network of Peer Relationships

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Don’t Overlook The Importance of Peers in Your Network of Strategic Advisors. When it comes to building a network of strategic advisors, it’s natural to look to people with more position power, access, and influence as your primary go-to’s. 4 Vital Peer Relationships To Nurture. An Encourager. A Challenger.

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9 Career Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner

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But, sadly, most of my career lessons I learned the hard way. Today I share my biggest career lessons- learned from years of angst and my fair share of stupidity. 9 Career Lessons I Wish I’d Learned Sooner. The real competitive edge comes from a strong network of people who care about you and your success.

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How Do I Find a Great Mentor?

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I can’t tell you how many times someone has asked me to be their mentor, and when I asked what they were looking to accomplish–I was met with a blank stare. I guess they were just looking for me to start espousing wisdom to help get their career to the next level. But mentoring doesn’t work that way.

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What Experts are Saying About Career Advice: May Frontline Festival

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For May’s Frontline Festival, I asked experts around the world to share their best career advice. Holding Career Conversations. Miller of The People Equation brings us Career Conversations: Leaders, Are You Getting It Right. Jennifer encourages leaders to give some thought to career conversations they have with their team.

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How Do I Build More Connected Business Relationships? (With Video)

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Think beyond “networking” to building deeply connected business relationships that will enhance your business and your life. 11:08 The delineation between networking and connecting. What can people newer in their career offer to those further along? What do you mean when you ask someone to be a mentor?)

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How to Become a Better Mentor

Career Advancement

“One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” — John C. He said he’d love more mentoring to help him get to the next level in his career. He said he’d love more mentoring to help him get to the next level in his career.

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