How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work | Carla Harris

The workplace is often presented as a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. Wall Street veteran Carla Harris learned early in her career that this a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a sponsor: a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're not invited to (yet). Learn how to identify and develop a productive sponsor relationship in this candid, powerful talk.

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[omololadaudu]

Lord her confidence and style of speech is excellent! This is the level of confidence and speech excellence I am working towards.

[markhumphriesministries]

This lady is IT! What she says works. I went from being over qualified in my new job, to being promoted up several brackets to a place where I was not qualified, but assured that I would do well. The company CEO is my personal mentor now.... Thank you Carla Harris

[tiffanysanya]

I wish someone had showed me this before I joined the work force post graduation! I was always taught to work hard and put my head down but on raising my head, I would see those who were not putting in the same level of effort be promoted.


Why? They were better at navigating workplace politics and most importantly prioritised developing relationships with key decision makers.
Thanks Carla for helping me to finally connect the dots!

[saltandlightofficial]

When you speak up for others to the influential bosses at the top, people will also think better of you because a good leader is one who identifies potential in someone and verbalise it.

[harveyday]

It is incredible how she delivered such an impactfull speech in such a short amount of time. This speech provides a wealth of knowledge.

[RikThomas]

I can't tell you how powerful this message is. I have shared it now hundreds of times and I put it to work for me almost two years ago. This is, perhaps, the #1 rule in managing your career.

[deepisaddictedtoyt]

She is the definition of a strong woman

[Fookinard]

Oozing confidence, impeccable clarity and power. I will do my upmost and get coaching to come across this way. This is true swagger. no clothes, diamonds or any material can outshine this display, this Woman.

[roses.]

I spent 3 years in the same role wondering why everyone was being promoted around me despite me having stellar KPIs. As soon as I implemented this, I was promoted 4 months later. I’ve now shared this video to my colleagues who are wondering how I got promoted. It’s not my MO to gate-keep. I believe there is room for all of us to be successful, and I will gladly extend my hand to help for those who ask. Maybe it’s good karmic energy or what ever lol, but I love putting positivity into the universe. This video was so impactful to my career and has completed changed its trajectory.

[powerhour]

This is the best TED talk I have ever listened to. It's because it's pragmatic, concrete, and doesn't dive into the past, or dwell on victimization on any level. It's a "If you want to know, here you go" type of talk from someone who has been there. It's not a put down to anyone. Thanks for the inspiration today and the work you put in on every yesterday to create the experience to share your ideas here. Simply beautiful.

[VictorLima-sxzl]

One of the best TED talks videos that I've seen so far. Amazing speaker and really useful insights. Congrats!

[eddiejnls]

Simply one of the best TED Talks I've heard in the last 2 years

[nhogan]

"The way to grow your power is to give it away"
Wow.

[X_Capital_Resources]

This talk keeps becoming more and more important as we go through everything. I watch it at least twice a year, and recommend it to others.

[paulnicosia]

Carla's talk taught me why my career failed. I had lots of Performance Currency - top-shelf operational turnaround and continuous improvement skills. But I didn't have any Relationship Currency. Not a drop. Consequently, I wasn't able to keep my health, job, and lifestyle.

[omnidimensional]

FACTS! The problem with most is that they are one-dimensional. In the case of personal relationships, we tend to simply do enough to get by, and if we have a performance relationship, we tend to keep it as such; expecting the results/promotions to be handed to us. Meanwhile, those with a more personal relationship seemingly reap more rewards due to the "currency factor, " but aren't entirely trusted to go that extra mile needed for a promotion. Rarely do we know how to do both effectively. Ultimately, this was one of the best TED talks I've heard in a while! Not only because of the delivery and the person delivering it, but because of the fact that these simple tips apply from the working-class level, all the way up to the Wall Street level!

[fediaj]

This is one of the best Ted talks I have ever listened to. So valuable.

[marbeeen]

"The way to grow your power... is to give it away."

Thank you. I will forever take these words with me.

[elinguiuriel]

Coursera course "Career planning: Your career, your life" by Macquarie University brought me here !

[BeLeo]

I want to work for this woman! What a honest leader!