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by kstenerud 998 days ago
In the end, relationships are king in ALL organizations. The stronger the relationships you forge with various people who hold power, the more you'll advance.

Performance comes a distant second. A high performer is an impersonal thing; a tool to be used. A friend is someone to trust and work with. You can be both (and you need to be if you care about doing a good job), but the relationship aspect is MUCH more important.