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Build a network of support

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Build a network of support

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- Successful informal leadership is often dependent on having a strong internal network of support. If you're raising your hand for opportunities, there will come a point where you hit a roadblock and you're going to need help. The people who get support have strong relationships with a lot of people far beyond their immediate team. Now, if you're new to your role, if you're working remotely, or you're working for a huge company, building an internal network of support can feel like a tall order, because you can't just coincidentally share an elevator with everybody, but it's still worth pursuing. Having relationships with 10 out of 10,000 employees is better than having relationships with two. So let's talk strategy. How do you build your internal network of support? First, be interested and not interesting. Don't pitch yourself. Instead, ask insightful questions about what other people are working on. Next, be helpful. You will likely ask for help at some point, so start off by…

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