My Networking M.A.P. 🧭

To succeed, you need a M.A.P: Mentors, Allies & Patrons.

Let’s break this down, covering mentors this week and the others in the coming posts.

One of the best pieces of advice I got from a few mentors: if you want advice on something, find someone skilled at it. They don’t have to be the best - just good.

How? Ask for an introduction or reach out in a socially appropriate way. Say that you would really appreciate advice on xyz. Give them an ‘out’ (e.g. “I totally understand if this isn’t a good time / possible)” so there’s no pressure and make it clear that you won’t be a drain on their time and energy.

Also, reciprocate in any way you can. There are connections, skills, or even free time that you can leverage to help them.

If you have multiple mentors with different areas of expertise, you’ll be a a large advantage in the workplace.