What Type Of Person Thrives In Every Industry, According To A Social Impact Marketing Manager At Discovery Education
Across various industries, success hinges on "relationship building" and "brand building," becoming the "go-to person" known for specific, high-quality work rather than overextending oneself. Amira's experience shows that strategic networking and efficient time management, prioritizing self-care alongside professional development, are key to career advancement.
Networking, Relationship Building, Brand Building, Time Management, Technical Skills
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Amira Davis
Social Impact Marketing Manager
Discovery Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, 2016
UCLA Anderson (FTMBA 2025)
Marketing
Education
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Relationship-building skills are crucial for career advancement.
2. Niche expertise combined with strong networking leads to success.
3. Effective time management and brand building are key to thriving in the industry, avoiding overworking and burnout
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically survive in this industry?
I'd say across every industry I worked in, especially entertainment and consumer goods, whether that's fashion or sports, you definitely have to be technically skilled initially. But to thrive long-term, it's about who you know; it's about relationship building.
It's about brand building. Those are the people who thrive: the people who have the best brands, the people who come to mind when questions arise, and they're the go-to person. Those are the people who thrive.
I'd say those people thrive also because they're not overworking themselves. A lot of times, people feel like to build their brand, you have to do all the things and be all the things for everybody.
But I've seen the people who thrive the most are the people who do specific things super well and reserve the rest of their time for themselves. Those people who do all the things for everybody all the time, companies want you to stay in those roles because it's cheaper to keep you in that space.
You're doing the work of two or three people, so there's no incentive for them to give you a promotion because they'd have to hire more people. Versus those people who just do their particular job well and build those relationships, those are the people who advance.
So, I'd say it's not just enough to be passionate; you also have to be a strong relationship builder. You have to be a strong networker, and those are people who really thrive. And if you know your stuff on top of your relationships, you are a superstar.