Do you have allies across the organization?
The Challenge
Make a list of all of the different departments in your organization. (Or, if you work for an absolutely massive company, of the departments you come into contact with most often.) Do you know someone in each of those departments beyond mere pleasantries?
Why do this?
A good leader (or team member) will make those they work with feel energized rather than exhausted. (By the way, if you noticed that this challenge is similar to another one you've done, you're right. It is! We developed a series dedicated to teamwork, and this challenge is part of that series.)
When people enjoy working with you they'll give you more opportunities to work on interesting and challenging projects, allowing you the opportunity to improve your leadership skills and impress your managers.
What’s next?
If the answer is no, reach out to one person in a department you're not as well connected with and invite them to an informal meeting to find out more about what they do, and who they are.  
