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Networking

Networking is a crucial skill for career advancement, as Jordan Harbinger emphasizes the importance of building relationships to open up new opportunities. He advises reaching out to colleagues, even those who may have been promoted over you, to learn from their experiences and build horizontal networks. This approach not only enhances professional growth but also fosters valuable connections at all levels 1.

Once you need relationships, you're way too late. Do it now. Dig the well before you get thirsty.

--- Jordan Harbinger

Jordan's Six-Minute Networking course is a resource he offers to help individuals develop these essential skills, underscoring the idea that proactive networking is key to success 2.

   

Promotion

Facing challenges in getting promotions can be frustrating, especially when biases or conflicts of interest seem to play a role. Gabriel Mizrahi discusses a listener's experience of being passed over for a promotion and the potential discrimination they suspect. He advises against lodging a formal complaint without concrete evidence, as it could backfire in a small agency environment 3.

The downside seems pretty high in a small agency that obviously runs on loyalty.

--- Gabriel Mizrahi

Instead, Gabriel suggests focusing on understanding the reasons behind the missed opportunities and working to improve as a candidate, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and continuous development 4.