You Never Know Who Knows Someone

And how integrity can 10x your career.

Integrity — The 10x career booster

The person on the Zoom call with you right now might end up running a company in five years. The leader you help with their project might be hiring for your dream job next month. Someone you mentor could recommend you for a new role.

Doing good work and being a decent human being around these people might be the smartest move you make in your career. Why? Because you never know who knows someone.

Let’s talk about what that actually means.

There is a pride you feel when you know you’ve done something right, even if nobody else sees it. There’s a feeling in your gut when you’re tempted to cut corners, but you do it the right way instead. And there’s the satisfaction of helping someone else succeed, even when there’s nothing in it for you.

People notice when you put in solid work and care about what you’re doing. They see it. They remember how you handle tough situations and how you treat other people. They see your attitude when things get difficult and watch as you react to challenges.

And then something amazing happens.

Those people move on to other jobs. They get promotions and start companies. They join new teams. They converse with others in their circles. And when they…