CHAPTER 4
Cultivate Connectivity through Curiosity
GOING BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE to connect with new people can feel like a risk in your early career years. The fear of invites ignored, of outright rejection, of conversations that fall flat, of awkward silences, and of mentorships that don’t materialize can be a hindrance to building the connections that matter most. But connecting with others, even in the face of discomfort and potential failure, is usually a risk worth taking. The long and the short of it: Connectivity is correlated with career success. A research study by Catalyst, and countless others studies, notes that networking is a key factor that enables women to progress.25 The question isn’t whether we need to connect with others ...
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