#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 34: Finding your tribe!
In academia, building social capital is essential for fostering meaningful collaborations, professional growth, and a sense of belonging. Finding the right tribe—like-minded individuals who share your values and aspirations—can elevate your academic journey and create lasting impact. Here’s why it matters and how to do it:
Fostering Collaboration and Innovation
Connecting with your tribe sparks collaborations that lead to fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.
Creating a Support Network
A strong academic community provides emotional and professional support during challenges and celebrates shared successes.
Expanding Opportunities
Building genuine relationships opens doors to career opportunities, resources, and mentorship that align with your goals.
Finding your tribe requires intentional networking, proactive participation in academic communities, and cultivating authentic connections that reflect shared values
We would be very happy to learn about your own suggestions on how to find your tribe in academia.
Anne-Wil Harzing & Christa Sathish