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#694: Sam Corcos, Co-Founder of Levels — The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Assistants, 10x Delegation, and Winning Freedom by Letting Go (Plus: Creating Leverage with Tools, Systems, and Processes)

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Optimize for Eigenvector Centrality in your Professional Network

Understanding the value of relationships in professional and personal contexts is crucial. Eigenvector centrality, a form of network centrality highlighted in the paper 'The Strength of Weak Ties', emphasizes the significance of weak ties over strong ties in finding opportunities. Dense networks, where everyone knows each other, limit the introduction of new information and opportunities. Therefore, connecting with individuals outside of your immediate network (second, third degree, and beyond) holds great value. Focusing on building relationships with individuals in different dense networks opens up access to novel opportunities. This approach contrasts with traditional measures of popularity or degree centrality, which simply quantify the number of people one knows. Prioritizing eigenvector centrality in professional networking, such as in fundraising or business development, can lead to unexpected valuable connections and opportunities.

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