How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work

Title:
How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work
Speaker:
Carla Harris
Description:

The workplace is often presented as a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. Wall Street veteran Carla Harris learned early in her career that this a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a sponsor: a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're not invited to (yet). Learn how to identify and develop a productive sponsor relationship in this candid, powerful talk.

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Video Language:
English
Team:
closed TED
Project:
TEDTalks
Duration:
13:23
Format: HTML5
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