129: Friendship and corporate politics, with Mark Herschberg

Friendshipable

The line between work friends and office politics can be blurry!
We dive into the world of professional friendships with Mark Hershberg, author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught you. We explore how to leverage the power of connection while avoiding the pitfalls of favoritism.Hear expert advice on:

• The benefits of strong work relationships and tips for building genuine connections, especially in a hybrid work environment.
• Navigating friendships at work while maintaining professionalism and team trust.

Join us as we untangle the complexities of workplace friendships and empower you to build a thriving professional network!
Mark Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You and creator of the Brain Bump app. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. He also works with many non-profits, currently serving on the board of Plant A Million Corals. He was one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings, including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection.
Learn more about Mark and his work on his website, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram.

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Thank you for listening.
After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to shut down Project BFF and the podcast. Our last podcast episode aired on August 23, 2024. We are leaving the podcast live on Buzzsprout through the end of 2024.
We are proud of this podcast and honored to have hosted such amazing and engaging guests.
Our hope is that Project BFF and Friendshipable have inspired you to form new friendships, strengthen existing ones, and encourage others to do the same
Thank you for being a part of our story. The two of us have truly deepened our friendship during this time, and we look forward to new and memorable adventures together in and around New England, which serves as the adopted home for both of us.
With gratitude and friendship,
Manya and Terri
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