Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Influence at Work: Unlocking the Secrets to Career Growth | Career | Presented by MasterClass

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Aug 27, 2025

Guests Tim Salau, known as Mr. Future of Work from Microsoft, and Stacey Vanek Smith, journalist and host of Everybody's Business, dive into career growth strategies. They discuss the significance of influence and how to stand out from day one in the workplace. Confidence and likability are stressed as key components for success. They emphasize mastering communication skills for effective self-presentation and the value of nurturing genuine relationships over mere networking. Finally, they touch on the importance of self-advocacy in climbing the career ladder.

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ADVICE

Act Like An Entrepreneur At Work

Treat your job like a business by finding ways to grow revenue and solve problems.
Volunteer specific ideas to help the company and you'll be seen as indispensable and promotable.

INSIGHT

Play To Your Strengths

Influence is amplified when you align work with your strengths instead of trying to master everything.
Operating in your zone of genius increases confidence and consistent contribution.

ADVICE

Anchor Confidence In Self-Worth

Build confidence from a sense of self-worth and believe you deserve opportunities.
Act like you belong so you show up differently and others start to treat you as valuable.

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