They say it is lonely at the top, but if you want to get their quicker the real game-changer isn’t just what you know – it’s who’s in your corner helping you grow.
I’ve spent nearly 30 years watching people develop their careers, and one thing stands out: the most successful people always had a strong community backing them up.
The numbers back this up too – about 20% of what we learn at work comes from others, showing just how much we grow through collaboration.
https://medium.com/@Intelligent.ly/why-you-need-community-in-your-career-development-1e2116e2f6ae
As Ratan Tata puts it, “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to walk far, walk together.” https://substack.com/home/post/p-116483951?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Here’s what I’ve seen community support do for people’s careers:
🌟 Learning Together: When people share what they know, everyone gets smarter
🌟 Making Connections: One person in our community found someone to invest in their startup just through networking
https://substack.com/home/post/p-116483951?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
🌟 Getting and Giving Guidance: Being both a mentor and mentee helps you grow faster and find new opportunities
Want to make the most of your community? Here’s how:
📍 Get Involved: Join conversations and share what you know to become a valued community member
📍 Share Your Knowledge: Speak at events or write about your expertise
📍 Step Up: Help organize community events to build stronger relationships
https://thecommsavenue.com/how-to-leverage-professional-communities-for-career-growth/
Want to learn more about growing your career through community? Join our learning community now, where we’ll show you exactly how to put these ideas into action.
Let’s work together to take your career to new heights through the power of community.
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Gr8 pts on career growth thru community! 💯 Totally agree w/ the 20% learning from others stat – it’s so true IRL. Been in tech 10+ yrs & my network’s been key. One thing to add: online communities r game-changers 2. Slack/Discord groups = goldmine for knowledge sharing & opps. Don’t sleep on virtual networking