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the potential downside of defection is outweighed by
the benefi ts generated by network intelligence. Just ask
LinkedIn. It lives this reality more than any other com-
pany on Earth: every Linked In employee has a public
LinkedIn profi le that’s fully up- to- date. They’re highly
networked and fi ndable by recruiters. Yes, some em-
ployees have left. But far more have helped the company
through the connections they made while on the job.
Network intelligence and the associated willingness
to seek help from people outside the company is one
of the key factors in the success of Silicon Valley. The
risks are lower than most people think, and the ben-
efi ts of looking outward are greater than you might
realize.
Network Inte ...