It's not just who you know anymore
New research is tweaking an old adage about how to get ahead
in a competitive workplace: It’s not just who you know, but what you believe
in.
A recently published BYU business study finds that employees
who are “true believers” in the mission of their organization are more likely
to increase in status and influence than non-believers.
“Many organizations today have a well-defined mission with
enduring principles that matter, not only to employees, but to other
stakeholders,” said John Bingham, BYU professor of organizational leadership
and strategy. “It’s a shift from the old paradigm. In these companies, it’s
less about who you know.”