Your career security doesn't come from what you know.

It comes from who knows what you're capable of.

That's not networking. That's relationship intelligence.

They've maintained relationships across contexts—not just within their current company or team.

When disruption hits, they have:
→ People who know what they're capable of
→ Warm connections they can activate
→ A network that creates opportunities

These aren't personality traits. They're learnable communication practices.

I'm breaking down all 5 over the next 6 weeks with strategies you can actually use.

Week 1: Why expertise alone isn't enough anymore.

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What separates professionals who thrive from those who stall:

→ They create stability via comms (rituals, rhythms, consistency)
→ They can explain their value w/o a job title
→ They maintain relationships before needed
→ They help stuck teams see new options
→ They move forward while others spiral

For me, it has been:

Actionable iteration.

Why?

• Once I have posted or shared something, I recognize that it probably wasn't perfect or earth-shattering.
• That recognition allows me to think of changes and improvements.
• Action + iteration > rumination.

So simple but so powerful.

Instead, use this dead-simple 5 step framework:

1) Create routines before or after a career disruption
2) Draw on your core values and identities
3) Maintain and use your networks
4) Reframe the disruption or challenge
5) Focus on postive actions

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