Too often, we miss out on opportunities because we don't have enough experience to draw from. Or we make decisions on the limited information we have. What if you could find better ways to achieve your career goals or solve that workplace conundrum?

You may be too close to the situation to see alternative solutions. And you can only pull ideas from issues you've solved before, solutions you've read about or seen other people implement. That's pretty limiting. This narrow view of options limits your potential. You may find it uncomfortable to ask for help, but even smart, experienced leaders know when they need to elicit help from others.

Ally. You want a friend who will cover your back, especially when you're not in the room. Develop alliances with teammates, peers or colleagues. Both you and the other person can pledge to defend or support each other's work when necessary. Of course, you would only enter into this type of an agreement with someone whose work you can endorse and this is true for the other person, too. Your work, ethics, morals and values have to be worthy of support. In other words, if you are known to do careless work, shirk responsibilities or openly criticize people, you're unlikely to find someone who will serve as your ally. You can have more than one ally, and it's a good idea to build as many alliances as possible. The best time to set up alliances is before a crisis, so begin thinking about your choices today.

Advocate. Who will be your biggest fan? Enlisting the support from an advocate is important if you are looking for a new job. Your advocate is someone who has credibility inside the company you are interested in working for. It may be your future manager or someone higher in the company ranks. You may even choose a satisfied customer or client to serve as your advocate. The person you select needs to understand your goals. This requires you have at least one meeting with him or her to share your plans and seek their support. As you consider whom you will choose, also think about how easy it will be for them to champion your ambition. Does your advocate have the ear of the right people inside the organization? Is your advocate well-respected? Will your advocate communicate the best information about your qualifications? These are things you need to think about before selecting your advocate.

Mentor. You have 1,001 questions about how to get to the next step in your career or how to resolve a tricky workplace issue. Finding a mentor (or two) provides you with a go-to source for answers and help. You may have one mentor you go to for help identifying the best skills for you to develop. You may have another who can help you practice a difficult conversation you need to have with your boss. And you may even have a mentor who helps you map out how you'll start your side business. Your mentor may be lower than you professionally or even younger than you. If the person has specific skills you want to learn, such as software skills or knowledge about a specific tool, this would make them a valuable mentor. Your relationship doesn't need to be formal or long term, but it does need to be mutually beneficial, so make sure you are giving back whenever you see the opportunity. In some cases, a mentor may be satisfied with the opportunity to help you, but never make this assumption. Ask what you can do to show your appreciation.

Sponsor: Some companies have started formalizing internal sponsorship. This happens when you match up with someone more senior who will serve as your internal cheerleader. The sponsor is similar to an advocate but is limited to helping you within your organization. If your organization doesn't have a formal process, you can seek out a leader internally you think would be well-suited to provide guidance and serve as your internal guide. Choose someone who understands the internal career path, knows what skills you need to develop and what projects or people you need to align yourself with for greater exposure. You should meet regularly with your sponsor and make sure you follow through on all the actions they suggest.

Final reminders: As you think about the people you know from work and from your personal life, there are many you merely consider acquaintances. It is perfectly OK to reach out to an acquaintance to ask for help with your career. In fact, sometimes an acquaintance makes a better mentor because they may not stereotype you or prejudge what you are capable of.

You do not need to tell the person you are enlisting that they will be serving as your ally, advocate, mentor or sponsor. However, you will need to clearly spell out the help and advice you are seeking and why you have chosen them. Remember, it is important to always show your gratitude.

Credit: money.usnews.com

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Too often, we miss out on opportunities because we don't have enough experience to draw from. Or we make decisions on the limited information we have. What if you could find better ways to achieve your career goals or solve that workplace conundrum?

You may be too close to the situation to see alternative solutions. And you can only pull ideas from issues you've solved before, solutions you've read about or seen other people implement. That's pretty limiting. This narrow view of options limits your potential. You may find it uncomfortable to ask for help, but even smart, experienced leaders know when they need to elicit help from others.

Ally. You want a friend who will cover your back, especially when you're not in the room. Develop alliances with teammates, peers or colleagues. Both you and the other person can pledge to defend or support each other's work when necessary. Of course, you would only enter into this type of an agreement with someone whose work you can endorse and this is true for the other person, too. Your work, ethics, morals and values have to be worthy of support. In other words, if you are known to do careless work, shirk responsibilities or openly criticize people, you're unlikely to find someone who will serve as your ally. You can have more than one ally, and it's a good idea to build as many alliances as possible. The best time to set up alliances is before a crisis, so begin thinking about your choices today.

Advocate. Who will be your biggest fan? Enlisting the support from an advocate is important if you are looking for a new job. Your advocate is someone who has credibility inside the company you are interested in working for. It may be your future manager or someone higher in the company ranks. You may even choose a satisfied customer or client to serve as your advocate. The person you select needs to understand your goals. This requires you have at least one meeting with him or her to share your plans and seek their support. As you consider whom you will choose, also think about how easy it will be for them to champion your ambition. Does your advocate have the ear of the right people inside the organization? Is your advocate well-respected? Will your advocate communicate the best information about your qualifications? These are things you need to think about before selecting your advocate.

Mentor. You have 1,001 questions about how to get to the next step in your career or how to resolve a tricky workplace issue. Finding a mentor (or two) provides you with a go-to source for answers and help. You may have one mentor you go to for help identifying the best skills for you to develop. You may have another who can help you practice a difficult conversation you need to have with your boss. And you may even have a mentor who helps you map out how you'll start your side business. Your mentor may be lower than you professionally or even younger than you. If the person has specific skills you want to learn, such as software skills or knowledge about a specific tool, this would make them a valuable mentor. Your relationship doesn't need to be formal or long term, but it does need to be mutually beneficial, so make sure you are giving back whenever you see the opportunity. In some cases, a mentor may be satisfied with the opportunity to help you, but never make this assumption. Ask what you can do to show your appreciation.

Sponsor: Some companies have started formalizing internal sponsorship. This happens when you match up with someone more senior who will serve as your internal cheerleader. The sponsor is similar to an advocate but is limited to helping you within your organization. If your organization doesn't have a formal process, you can seek out a leader internally you think would be well-suited to provide guidance and serve as your internal guide. Choose someone who understands the internal career path, knows what skills you need to develop and what projects or people you need to align yourself with for greater exposure. You should meet regularly with your sponsor and make sure you follow through on all the actions they suggest.

Final reminders: As you think about the people you know from work and from your personal life, there are many you merely consider acquaintances. It is perfectly OK to reach out to an acquaintance to ask for help with your career. In fact, sometimes an acquaintance makes a better mentor because they may not stereotype you or prejudge what you are capable of.

You do not need to tell the person you are enlisting that they will be serving as your ally, advocate, mentor or sponsor. However, you will need to clearly spell out the help and advice you are seeking and why you have chosen them. Remember, it is important to always show your gratitude.

Credit: money.usnews.com

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