Comments on: Not Getting Ahead and Don’t Like Networking? Ask Madeleine https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/ A Forum to Discuss Leadership and Management Issues Sat, 17 May 2025 14:15:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: Navigating Promotion Setbacks: Insights for Career Growth https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/#comment-86869 Sat, 17 May 2025 14:15:07 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=9042#comment-86869 […] Weak internal networking – Promotions often go to those who build strong relationships with key decision-makers and people who have influence, not just those who do good work. This truth is often unwelcome because most of us wish it weren’t the case. If this rings a bell for you, you can complain that life is unfair because success is all about who you know, or you can get over yourself and make it your business to get to know people. This may sound harsh, especially if you are extremely shy or introverted. I am sorry for that. If you need help with how to go about building and nurturing a solid network, you can find my article about relationship mapping here and more tips here. […]

]]> By: Ramona Mills https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/#comment-80668 Mon, 21 Oct 2019 04:19:02 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=9042#comment-80668 Fighting games are amazing. I used to be like you, I didnt see the appeal of fighting games. Until I got into college then smash 4 came out. My friends and I would play smash 4 every single day, and we got reaaally competitive with each other. Then I started watching a lot of tournaments because since now I understood what was going on it became 100 times more exciting. Eventually it grew into me more and more and I got into other fighting games as well, no im addicted to fighting games.

]]> By: Madeleine https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/#comment-60409 Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:07:57 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=9042#comment-60409 In reply to noadna.

Glad the post was able to inspire! Good luck on your leadership journey!

]]> By: noadna https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/#comment-60306 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:33:10 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=9042#comment-60306 Thanks for the posting. It came across my device at a an opportune time. I am meeting with a new manager later today and it has caused me to be even more introspective than normal. Furthermore, it is 2am and I am reading a review on yet another leadership book. It is clear, I am at a crossroads and this year will be a time to reevaluate, prepare and activate the next phase of how I see my work and its value. This posting is a reminder that the practice of head down and hard work (being siloed) cannot and will not support your professional growth or lead to greater collaboration with colleagues. In most (perhaps all) fields, relationships matter and if professional growth in an organization matters to you, take heed of this advice (self included).

Thanks!

]]> By: howtoaddict https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/#comment-60296 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 23:37:10 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=9042#comment-60296 In reply to Madeleine.

Glad that I could help… spent last 15+ years in IT industry so it’s just matter of perspective. Here are two good links to interviews with Eric Barone for those that are looking for more inspiration and backstory of his success:

http://www.pcgamer.com/stardew-valley-interview/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAYJe_WYZ14

With that being said I also want to thank you Madeleine for what you are doing. I love your column and it’s pretty motivating to see how you take time to help people. I’m definitely a fan!

]]> By: Madeleine https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/#comment-60295 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 23:08:40 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=9042#comment-60295 In reply to howtoaddict.

I LOVE THIS extra advice. Thank you so much. The writer of the letter will definitely see it. Really appreciate the extra knowledge of the industry on this.

]]> By: howtoaddict https://leaderchat.org/2017/01/14/not-getting-ahead-and-dont-like-networking-ask-madeleine/#comment-60294 Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:32:16 +0000 http://leaderchat.org/?p=9042#comment-60294 Discouraged, if you are reading this – I would offer somewhat different advice then Madeleine is offering. I agree with her on lots of things she said, but disagree with core message of “You can’t do it alone, so start building your army of fans right now.”.

I think army of fans is important in lots of categories… but specifically for your category (game designer) it is not as important. For game designers what truly matters is – game. Quality of your work. It doesn’t matter how small or insignificant your current following is, as long as you are truly building something great.

Remarkable example of what I am saying is Stardew Valley. This is a game developed by ONE person over course of 4 years. Eric Barone worked as usher in theater while developing Stardew Valley in his spare time. I strongly encourage you to look up Eric’s story and learn from it. And if you need more data – reach out, I’ll be glad to help.

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