You’ve worked hard, sharpened your skills, and proven your capability. But here’s the truth no one tells you: in today’s economy, your brilliance isn’t enough. The real multiplier for career success is relationship equity—the trust, goodwill, and advocacy you’ve built with others. In this episode of Lead with Levity, Heather Walker, Ph.D., unpacks why the most capable people often get overlooked, how relationship equity works like a “bank account” at work, and the five roles every leader needs in their corner. If you’ve ever wondered why someone less experienced seems to leapfrog ahead, this conversation will change how you think about growth, security, and influence at work.

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