New episode of The KEY to Your Next Step is out.
This one’s about networking. But not the kind where you collect business cards and hope something happens. The kind that actually shapes your career without you realizing it.
I share a personal story in this episode about an HR leader who changed the direction of my life. She encouraged me to start college, helped get company-paid tuition for my first Accounting course, and saw something in me before I could see it myself. One course. One conversation. One person who didn’t have to do any of it.
That’s what real workplace networking looks like.
In this episode we cover why so many professionals avoid it, how being overlooked at work is sometimes tied to visibility rather than performance, the networking mistakes people make without knowing it, and how to build genuine connections without feeling fake or political.
For introverts, this one’s for you too. I see you.
If you’ve ever wondered how much your relationships at work are shaping your career, this conversation is worth your time.
Andrew Lederer, CFTEA Executive Director
