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Rally Your Crew

The Four People You Need in Your Corner

You have to connect with people and build trust before you can influence or lead them. Trust is the conduit for influence; it’s the medium through which ideas travel.1

—Amy Cuddy,social psychologist

Let’s take a look at the most important asset you will build in your career. No, I’m not talking about the funds in your retirement account. I’m talking about an exclusive subset of your professional network—your inner circle, what I call your “support squad.”

Who are they? They are your close collaborators and the people who inspire, challenge, and motivate you to make bold, fearless moves. ...

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