The Messy Middle Matters

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Being “the smartest person in the room” isn’t about innate genius—it’s about preparation. Victor Malena, founder of Ops on Tap, shares a career lesson that stuck with him: his mentor wasn’t the smartest, but the most prepared. Doing the research, asking the right questions, and showing up ready made him the go-to leader. @indrapendence

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Think of networking less as “finding a job” and more as “finding your people.” The seeds you plant today may grow into opportunities tomorrow. @indrapendence

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How do you gain influence when you don't have authority?@indrapendence

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From the words you choose to the clothes you wear, you’re shaping the story. The question is: are you the one writing it, or ...

Founder of Ops on Tap, @slick_vs_vic shares, the sequence matters:

1. People make the process possible.
2. Process gives str...

Being “the smartest” isn’t the goal. The real edge comes from preparation and curiosity—showing up ready to listen, ask quest...

Ever asked a “basic” question in a meeting—only to have others thank you later?

In this episode, @slick_vs_vic , founder of...

Being “the smartest person in the room” isn’t about innate genius—it’s about preparation. @slick_vs_vic, founder of Ops on Ta...

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Are you defining your brand or are you letting others define it for you?

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Testing your brand in the wild

Ep 31: Professional Identity: How Others See You vs. How You See Yourself (w/ Amanda Jane Lee)

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Ep 31: Professional Identity: How Others See You vs. How You See Yourself (w/ Amanda Jane Lee)

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