I often land promotions
at a certain bookseller
other writers don’t.
Why?
Because I have a contact
at the bookseller.
It isn’t because my books are great
or they’re trendy
or they’re hot sellers.
It is because I know him
and he likes me.
WHO you know
can make a huge difference
in how successful your business is.
And this is why access to networks
matters.
Laura McGee,
CEO of Diversio,
shares
“Across all our companies
in multiple sectors and countries,
we see access to networks
as one of the key barriers
preventing women from advancing.
We know that women
are under-sponsored by senior men,
and may need to compensate
by developing strong professional relationships
with other women.
My hypothesis on the research findings
is that these women are
effectively acting as mentors
and sponsors for one another.”
If the established networks
are closed to you,
maybe because you’re a woman
or a different race
or a different sexual orientation,
consider creating your own network.
Reach out to others
in your field.