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If someone told you being a people manager is like being a boxer in a ring who will keep getting hit, would you still want to do it? Tim Crawford would tell us the only way to progress is to keep getting up after you get knocked down from a hit. Regardless of whether you think managing people is something you want to pursue, how much time do you spend building relationships with others both inside your company and outside? Building relationships can help us build what is next in our career. If you're not focused on relationship building, where should one start? Listen to the full discussion with Tim Crawford below to learn about his genesis in the tech industry, the progression into consulting and architecture, practical tips on how you can build meaningful relationships and how they have affected Tim's career, and some details on Tim's experience as a people leader. #nerdjourney #vexpert #career #podcast #careerprogression #technologycareers #buildingrelationships #professionaldevelopment #professionalnetworking #professionalnetwork #opportunities #unexpectedopportunities #scalingup #technicalarchitect #consultant #cio AVOA #manager #peoplemanager #leader #leadership #goodleaders #badleaders https://lnkd.in/gcxkaQK3