How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work | Carla Harris

The workplace is often presented as a meritocracy, where you can succeed by putting your head down and working hard. Wall Street veteran Carla Harris learned early in her career that this a myth. The key to actually getting ahead? Get a sponsor: a person who will speak on your behalf in the top-level, closed-door meetings you're not invited to (yet). Learn how to identify and develop a productive sponsor relationship in this candid, powerful talk.
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  • @omololadaudu9297
    @omololadaudu92975 жыл бұрын

    Lord her confidence and style of speech is excellent! This is the level of confidence and speech excellence I am working towards.

  • @laniebryan7375

    @laniebryan7375

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you get it and that others will appreciate your level of confidence and style of speech as much as you appreciates hers! Best of luck to you!

  • @markhumphriesministries6988
    @markhumphriesministries69883 жыл бұрын

    This lady is IT! What she says works. I went from being over qualified in my new job, to being promoted up several brackets to a place where I was not qualified, but assured that I would do well. The company CEO is my personal mentor now.... Thank you Carla Harris

  • @saltandlightofficial
    @saltandlightofficial5 жыл бұрын

    When you speak up for others to the influential bosses at the top, people will also think better of you because a good leader is one who identifies potential in someone and verbalise it.

  • @deepisaddictedtoyt
    @deepisaddictedtoyt5 жыл бұрын

    She is the definition of a strong woman

  • @bakerchen4974

    @bakerchen4974

    5 жыл бұрын

    She is brilliant, performance currency and relationship currency

  • @CareyDigital

    @CareyDigital

    5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love her.

  • @TheGeorgegenesis

    @TheGeorgegenesis

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed one of the best TED videos I've seen in a while. Concise, precise and impactful.

  • @nicholibaldron8171
    @nicholibaldron81715 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the better TED Talks.

  • @tiffanysanya1349
    @tiffanysanya13495 жыл бұрын

    I wish someone had showed me this before I joined the work force post graduation! I was always taught to work hard and put my head down but on raising my head, I would see those who were not putting in the same level of effort be promoted. Why? They were better at navigating workplace politics and most importantly prioritised developing relationships with key decision makers. Thanks Carla for helping me to finally connect the dots!

  • @harveyday1842
    @harveyday18425 жыл бұрын

    It is incredible how she delivered such an impactfull speech in such a short amount of time. This speech provides a wealth of knowledge.

  • @RikThomas
    @RikThomas2 жыл бұрын

    I can't tell you how powerful this message is. I have shared it now hundreds of times and I put it to work for me almost two years ago. This is, perhaps, the #1 rule in managing your career.

  • @roses.9181

    @roses.9181

    10 ай бұрын

    I spent 3 years in the same role wondering why everyone was being promoted around me despite me having stellar KPIs. As soon as I implemented this, I was promoted 4 months later. I’ve now shared this to my colleagues who are wondering how I got promoted. It’s not my MO to gate-keep. I believe there is room for all of us to be successful, and I will gladly extend my hand to help for those who ask. Maybe it’s good karmic energy or what ever lol, but I love putting positivity into the universe. This video was so impactful to my career and has completed changed its trajectory.

  • @eddiejnls
    @eddiejnls5 жыл бұрын

    Simply one of the best TED Talks I've heard in the last 2 years

  • @shesontop

    @shesontop

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Great advice

  • @elinguiuriel
    @elinguiuriel4 жыл бұрын

    Coursera course "Career planning: Your career, your life" by Macquarie University brought me here !

  • @nhogan84
    @nhogan845 жыл бұрын

    "The way to grow your power is to give it away" Wow.

  • @nyrena1554

    @nyrena1554

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nicholas Hogan that was good wasn’t it!

  • @kalalemambwe715

    @kalalemambwe715

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm here in 2020 and she had me at that

  • @ben8140

    @ben8140

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trump should have listened to this advice if he wants to keep the allied countries.

  • @alejis1226
    @alejis12265 жыл бұрын

    outstanding speaker!!! such elegance!!

  • @X_Capital_Resources
    @X_Capital_Resources Жыл бұрын

    This talk keeps becoming more and more important as we go through everything. I watch it at least twice a year, and recommend it to others.

  • @paulnicosia8804
    @paulnicosia88043 жыл бұрын

    Carla's talk taught me why my career failed. I had lots of Performance Currency - top-shelf operational turnaround and continuous improvement skills. But I didn't have any Relationship Currency. Not a drop. Consequently, I wasn't able to keep my health, job, and lifestyle.

  • @omnidimensional
    @omnidimensional5 жыл бұрын

    FACTS! The problem with most is that they are one-dimensional. In the case of personal relationships, we tend to simply do enough to get by, and if we have a performance relationship, we tend to keep it as such; expecting the results/promotions to be handed to us. Meanwhile, those with a more personal relationship seemingly reap more rewards due to the "currency factor," but aren't entirely trusted to go that extra mile needed for a promotion. Rarely do we know how to do both effectively. Ultimately, this was one of the best TED talks I've heard in a while! Not only because of the delivery and the person delivering it, but because of the fact that these simple tips apply from the working-class level, all the way up to the Wall Street level!

  • @fnihp30
    @fnihp303 жыл бұрын

    So this is how what I consider “under performers” got promoted! They knew how to navigate the politics as well as find & build relationships with sponsors. Just keeping your head down and working hard is not enough or even working. Got to build strong relationships.

  • @user-hv9tb7ne6c

    @user-hv9tb7ne6c

    2 жыл бұрын

    Doesn't work for all people especially those with poor English skills

  • @dicksonkaremberi2370

    @dicksonkaremberi2370

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahaha

  • @christynpienaar
    @christynpienaar5 жыл бұрын

    she speaks so damn well - i want more info here.. this is great

  • @ggll5240

    @ggll5240

    5 жыл бұрын

    What does that even mean? As opposed to who?

  • @KevinGH76

    @KevinGH76

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ggll5240 as in speaks well for a ... Ugh!

  • @9jah4lyf

    @9jah4lyf

    3 жыл бұрын

    But she does speak well, lol. Why does it have to be compared to anything?

  • @2012loveyourself

    @2012loveyourself

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KevinGH76 why? why ? Be part of the solution not part of the problem.

  • @roses.9181
    @roses.918110 ай бұрын

    I spent 3 years in the same role wondering why everyone was being promoted around me despite me having stellar KPIs. As soon as I implemented this, I was promoted 4 months later. I’ve now shared this video to my colleagues who are wondering how I got promoted. It’s not my MO to gate-keep. I believe there is room for all of us to be successful, and I will gladly extend my hand to help for those who ask. Maybe it’s good karmic energy or what ever lol, but I love putting positivity into the universe. This video was so impactful to my career and has completed changed its trajectory.

  • @ahmed51988

    @ahmed51988

    3 ай бұрын

    You're a wonderful being for sharing knowledge and wisdom with colleagues that so many merely see as competitors.

  • @roses.9181

    @roses.9181

    3 ай бұрын

    @@ahmed51988 Why thank you! I try my best!

  • @powerhour4602
    @powerhour46025 жыл бұрын

    This is the best TED talk I have ever listened to. It's because it's pragmatic, concrete, and doesn't dive into the past, or dwell on victimization on any level. It's a "If you want to know, here you go" type of talk from someone who has been there. It's not a put down to anyone. Thanks for the inspiration today and the work you put in on every yesterday to create the experience to share your ideas here. Simply beautiful.

  • @KevinGH76

    @KevinGH76

    4 жыл бұрын

    Right, because a black female executive giving a talk about career progression would naturally delve into the past and unwarranted victimization themes. You people, I swear!

  • @TheWinningNadz
    @TheWinningNadz2 жыл бұрын

    Just leaving this comment here so that when I get to where I want to be using this advice I can remember the days of small beginnings. Thank you Ms Carla.

  • @shilliard1888

    @shilliard1888

    2 жыл бұрын

    This!!!

  • @TheMwendaa

    @TheMwendaa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Facts

  • @marbeeen
    @marbeeen Жыл бұрын

    "The way to grow your power... is to give it away." Thank you. I will forever take these words with me.

  • @caroldanvers265
    @caroldanvers2653 жыл бұрын

    I've learned how to get promoted the right way and her advice helped me to seek out the sponsors that's advocating for me. Fantastic advice! One of the best Ted talks EVER!

  • @alamicrodev6526

    @alamicrodev6526

    2 жыл бұрын

    Captain Marvel?

  • @aliciacain7587
    @aliciacain75875 жыл бұрын

    Listened about 4 times! Such an ah ha moment for me .

  • @BeLeo
    @BeLeo3 жыл бұрын

    I want to work for this woman! What a honest leader!

  • @connectkarim
    @connectkarim5 жыл бұрын

    "the only way to grow your power is to give it away!" So counter intuitive yet so elegant. 👏👏👏

  • @MelanieGraceTV
    @MelanieGraceTV5 жыл бұрын

    This is by far the most valuable TED Talk produced. Thank you, Ms. Harris.

  • @shesontop

    @shesontop

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed :)

  • @trebmaster
    @trebmaster5 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant woman, and brilliant delivery of a very helpful speech!

  • @erikrowell5820
    @erikrowell58202 жыл бұрын

    I am in literal tears at "the way to grow your power is by giviig it away".

  • @danielvasylenko1486
    @danielvasylenko14865 жыл бұрын

    Amazingly well-structured, engaging and inspiring speech! A true pearl among the variety of great TED talks. Thank you so much!

  • @justinmedina2050
    @justinmedina20505 жыл бұрын

    Her last 10s (@12:50) are strong words for those who understand them. Thank you.

  • @onegoodmichael
    @onegoodmichael4 ай бұрын

    Carla Harris… wow!

  • @saumenbhattacharjee98
    @saumenbhattacharjee9810 ай бұрын

    What a speech!!! Not only are these words of wisdom, they're also delivered in such a powerful manner!! Just so much to learn from just these few minutes!!!

  • @inethawashington9776
    @inethawashington97764 жыл бұрын

    She is an amazing speaker. I working on that level of confidence with my speaking. Having a sponsor is necessary.

  • @pauloyewusi2606
    @pauloyewusi26063 жыл бұрын

    This is just one of the best TED Talk I have listened to in a while. Thank you 💜

  • @halimaalshy3844
    @halimaalshy38445 жыл бұрын

    It's such a good morning to hear these beautiful words of encouragement.

  • @elisabetholson9217
    @elisabetholson92175 жыл бұрын

    Ms. Harris, you are amazing. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

  • @GLBTek
    @GLBTek2 жыл бұрын

    I love the way she puts in stories into her motivational speeches. She inspires me alot

  • @Fookinard
    @Fookinard7 ай бұрын

    Oozing confidence, impeccable clarity and power. I will do my upmost and get coaching to come across this way. This is true swagger. no clothes, diamonds or any material can outshine this display, this Woman.

  • @evamatwil
    @evamatwil4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Miss Carla!! So much has been clarified through your wisdom. I am so glad you shared.

  • @thelaundryladies987
    @thelaundryladies9875 жыл бұрын

    E X C E L L E N T The best 13 minutes and 24 seconds I've experienced!! Congratulations on the discovery that led to THIS share. Hmmm who is presenting my papers? Continued blessings!!!

  • @lyndabennett1396
    @lyndabennett13963 жыл бұрын

    I love the focus on using responses and feedback constructively. There is always a lesson to be learned.

  • @jeemadex
    @jeemadex5 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best talk I've seen on TED.

  • @biologyby2301
    @biologyby23013 жыл бұрын

    Oh Mann! She ..she's .just incredible.there's something in her voice.which will hook you up till the end.hats off to you lady👐

  • @noelle2959
    @noelle29594 жыл бұрын

    one of the best Ted talks. I would love to hear more from this woman

  • @00kob
    @00kob Жыл бұрын

    Já assisti pelo menos umas 10 vezes esta mesma palestra. A primeira vez ouvi pelo Spotify, onde a conheci. Digo sem receios que é a melhor oratória que já ouvi!!! Uso como referência pra minha vida profissional!!

  • @VictorLima-sx9zl
    @VictorLima-sx9zl2 ай бұрын

    One of the best TED talks videos that I've seen so far. Amazing speaker and really useful insights. Congrats!

  • @Carlbveg
    @Carlbveg5 жыл бұрын

    This is so important to know going into the work force. Great talk.

  • @ChishaSinyangwe
    @ChishaSinyangwe Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this TED talk! People pay a lot of money for this stuff

  • @adea1868
    @adea18683 жыл бұрын

    This woman is the real deal... she definitely spent her currency to give me my first Wall Street job

  • @Liusila
    @Liusila5 жыл бұрын

    She’s so good. I bet she’s got lots of “juice” in any room!

  • @coreym6571
    @coreym6571 Жыл бұрын

    this is such a good Ted Talk, she is so right.

  • @missyshell6314
    @missyshell63143 жыл бұрын

    Carla - I wish I had heard this at the beginning of my career. Thank you for sharing

  • @karliedas5704
    @karliedas57045 жыл бұрын

    Every single word a gem! so apt! Nothing summarised my 10 years of work life better!!!

  • @bartoszlenart4664
    @bartoszlenart46644 жыл бұрын

    The most important lessson I've learnt so far in terms of my professional development.

  • @localtraveller2869
    @localtraveller28693 жыл бұрын

    Such a quality speaker delivering such a quality speech. Brilliant.

  • @dnice8430
    @dnice8430 Жыл бұрын

    This is TRULY the key to success!

  • @daramorgan8524
    @daramorgan8524 Жыл бұрын

    Whew this was powerful. She's exactly right. Having someone speaking on your half is important.

  • @carolyn2620
    @carolyn262010 ай бұрын

    Ma’am, Thank you. It’s a little late for me but I’ve shared your message to the next generation of up & coming leaders.

  • @fediaj9830
    @fediaj98307 ай бұрын

    This is one of the best Ted talks I have ever listened to. So valuable.

  • @afuadarko6950
    @afuadarko69505 жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best TED talks ever

  • @mahlina1220
    @mahlina12205 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could find someone with integrity who would like to mentor, especially in an economic environment where jobs are scarce!

  • @mpumelelomazukwana
    @mpumelelomazukwana5 жыл бұрын

    This is the best talk I've seen in a long time.

  • @phyllislogie
    @phyllislogie5 жыл бұрын

    A VERY POWERFUL PRESENTATION. HARD HITTING AND TO THE POINT. I ENJOYED IT AND CERTAINLY LEARNED FROM IT.

  • @marciaskervin5842
    @marciaskervin5842 Жыл бұрын

    Powerful, I love her confidence!!

  • @chinleepek
    @chinleepek Жыл бұрын

    Love this speech and it really touches my heart in many ways. Thanks for sharing!

  • @chibby4038
    @chibby40384 жыл бұрын

    Lindsey and Zaheer, thank you for reviewing this to me in 2012. I got promoted 18 months after

  • @olajumoke1965
    @olajumoke19653 жыл бұрын

    Such an outstanding speaker, such elegance!

  • @marymel7650
    @marymel76505 жыл бұрын

    This is such a strong speech! Thank you.

  • @ZiemniakPospolity
    @ZiemniakPospolity4 жыл бұрын

    She speaks so good, just like a movie character, amazing

  • @thegraduatesleadershipacad7887
    @thegraduatesleadershipacad78872 жыл бұрын

    This WOW! WOW!! WOW!!! An amazing speaker and teacher.

  • @user-sq4ys1zy6o
    @user-sq4ys1zy6o5 жыл бұрын

    An excellent to the point message.. very clear direction on way forward...

  • @tsenge4763
    @tsenge47635 жыл бұрын

    Such great advice and well spoken!

  • @guiller2371
    @guiller23715 жыл бұрын

    That seems to be true everywhere. She is brilliant

  • @guiller2371

    @guiller2371

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@MarianG89 Probably not, but the first impression imputted by the judges tend to lead the conversation, especially if they are very influencial. They can even negotiate a second chance that would never be given to you otherwise.

  • @vdiitd
    @vdiitd5 жыл бұрын

    In an ideal world this would be deemed as dirty politics or immoral, but this is our reality. I appreciate her for being honest with us. I am someone who has never sought anyone at a strong position to do me a favor at my work. But now I realize whenever there is a "human element" involved you need that whether it is work, family or any other place. Time to change myself.

  • @branimirnakuoti
    @branimirnakuoti5 жыл бұрын

    Really true. Great speak.

  • @ekammaiwok3934
    @ekammaiwok39345 жыл бұрын

    Excellent speech. Wise words. Great role model for career women

  • @cherryvo7876
    @cherryvo78765 жыл бұрын

    So right and so inspirational message!

  • @paperspeaksco
    @paperspeaksco5 жыл бұрын

    Damn, didn't know just how much I needed to hear this, until I did

  • @Ubun2_
    @Ubun2_5 жыл бұрын

    The 4th reason he might tell you 'NO' is that he probably has another candidate for promotion at the time of asking. Persevere. Awesome talk/advice though.

  • @itsdannyftw
    @itsdannyftw5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent talk, one of the best I've seen.

  • @arlenehutchinson9259
    @arlenehutchinson92595 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Well said and thought out.

  • @SOANGIE4
    @SOANGIE45 жыл бұрын

    This is excellent valuable information.

  • @vaibhavgupta20
    @vaibhavgupta205 жыл бұрын

    Such a great Ted talk.

  • @JustAnotherDayToday
    @JustAnotherDayToday5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent-thank you.

  • @user-vu5pc7bf9l
    @user-vu5pc7bf9l5 ай бұрын

    She's it, love the energy super insightful and inspiring, thanks for this.

  • @michaelgray1223
    @michaelgray12235 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That’s reality!

  • @fathershearttvseekinggodsh6055
    @fathershearttvseekinggodsh60554 жыл бұрын

    Really Nice presentation. Clear, confident and detailed. Thanks

  • @penninahthegrace3036
    @penninahthegrace30365 жыл бұрын

    So amazing, even someone of a low class like me got something here🙏

  • @shantelmuhammad
    @shantelmuhammad11 ай бұрын

    Message and messenger was spot on ! This was indeed power given away I’m grateful you lead by example let me make sure I do my best always we never know who’s watching

  • @EricBZink
    @EricBZink5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely makes a difference to find that right person who can help! Great channel and use it as inspiration with my personal channel!

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    @marquezjensen2013

    5 жыл бұрын

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  • @TjRizzles09
    @TjRizzles094 жыл бұрын

    She’s so inspiring

  • @elenamarz3030
    @elenamarz30303 жыл бұрын

    This Lady is a real Queen. Sincerly, Elena

  • @bijoumwaura3735
    @bijoumwaura37353 жыл бұрын

    AMAZING ❤❤❤ My father recommended this video to me and it is so beneficial 💯

  • @madyson6163
    @madyson61635 жыл бұрын

    What an enticing speaker!

  • @chloetorres142
    @chloetorres1425 жыл бұрын

    A great one to share with your coworkers!!

  • @itsmegmira
    @itsmegmira5 жыл бұрын

    she is amazing! just amazing! incredibly valuable tedtalk. LOVED IT! Thanks a lot!

  • @theluschmasterjournals

    @theluschmasterjournals

    5 жыл бұрын

    one of the better tedtalks ..!

  • @chewyvanillacloud
    @chewyvanillacloud3 жыл бұрын

    THIS IS GOLD !!!

  • @JettPalmer
    @JettPalmer5 жыл бұрын

    Excellent delivery! Could she do a talk on presenting skills?!

  • @justinamusyoka4986
    @justinamusyoka49863 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Good ideas.

  • @rahimlawrence7236
    @rahimlawrence7236 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for signing my book. I look forward to your mentoring videos you provide on KZread. ❤ Keep up the good work.