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Tara Jaye Frank Tara Jaye Frank is an Influencer

Award Winning Author of The Waymakers. LinkedIn #TopVoice. Equity strategist. C-Suite Advisor. LinkedIn Learning Instructor.

I’ve been listening to a lot of books by well-known leaders about their business journeys… Books by Black women who were founders and/or CEOs and books by white men who were the same, and with the exception of Play Nice But Win by Michael Dell, the books by white men all have something in common: The authors always knew someone who knew someone. When they were lost or stuck, or in need of information, support, resources, or brokering, they were able to pick up the phone and call a person who had exactly what they were looking for: the answer, a connection, an opportunity, informed guidance. Every career pivot was enabled by someone who made a way for them toward the next breakthrough. This is one of the inequities we don’t talk enough about. Forget skills and knowledge and experience. When you don’t have a power network, you don’t get that big job or life-changing client. You don’t get insider information. You don’t get the benefit of the doubt. You don’t get an invitation into the room where it happens. We need more bold advocacy for those who lack the sheer connectedness that changes everything. We need more bridge-building. We need more Waymakers. #wearethewaymakers #betheway #leadership #advocacy #betheway #sponsorship The Waymakers Change Group #buildingbridges (By the way, if you consider yourself a scrappy innovator who thrives on possibilities, you’ll love Dell’s book. I sure did.)

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Claude Robinson

Founder/President Onyx Strategic Partners, LLC 2021 Crain’s Notable DEI Executive|Leadership Development|Government Affairs & Advocacy|Business Development|Public Speaking|Community Relations

11mo

Having a power network that wants you to win is invaluable.

Lisa J. Haynes, CPA, MBA

Board Member • Audit Committee Chair • Retired Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with Operations expertise • Retired Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer • Audit/Investment Committee Experience• Qualified Financial Expert

11mo

Halfway through and loving the book.

Lori Holt

Founder & CEO @ Novelle & Associates | MBA, Business Consulting Coach -Fractional COO

11mo

So true Tara! Most of my significant career moves were supported by someone who knew someone. But it wasn’t because of a direct ask; the foundation was being undeniably great at your craft and building authentic relationships upon the foundation. From this point, it’s found in those connectors being the wind beneath your wings. And equally important, model the behavior by #payingitforward Thank YOU for always shining a bright light on subtle yet provocative topics. #boldadvocacy #beaconoflight

Michael William Briggs

General Counsel | Empowering Executive Leader | Strategic Legal Advisor

11mo

Just ordered my copy!

simon bolton

Co-Founder | Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Decoration

11mo

Well said

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