👋 Welcome to Week 23 of The Elite Edge!

The Corporate Playbook: What They Don’t Tell You About Career Success

Let’s get real. Climbing the corporate ladder isn’t just about working hard and delivering results. If that were true, the most talented people would always rise to the top—and we all know that’s not how it works.

The truth? Corporate success runs on unspoken rules. If you don’t know how to play the game, you’ll stay stuck, no matter how good you are.

💡 Here’s what they don’t put in the employee handbook:
🔸 Visibility beats productivity. You can be crushing it behind the scenes, but if leadership doesn’t see it, it didn’t happen.
🔸 Loyalty doesn’t always pay. Staying at a company for years without asking for what you deserve? You’re probably leaving money and opportunity on the table.
🔸 Politics exist everywhere. Ignoring them won’t protect you—it’ll sideline you. Learn how to navigate without losing your authenticity.

If you’re feeling stuck, it’s not always about skills—it’s about strategy. Work smart. Advocate for yourself. Play the game without losing sight of your goals.

💪 The system isn’t always fair. But knowing how it works? That’s how you win.

👇🏼 Check out my thoughts on the real truth behind the “Corporate Game!” 👇🏼

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Deepali
@elite.recruiter

📚What I Read This Week…

AI moves fast, and so does the jargon that comes with it. The Wall Street Journal recently dropped a handy guide breaking down the latest AI terms—perfect if you want to sound sharp in your next meeting.

💡 Key takeaways:
🔹 Generative AI isn’t just about ChatGPT—it’s reshaping content creation, coding, and design.
🔹 Neural networks mimic the human brain, powering everything from voice assistants to deepfake detection.
🔹 Hallucination in AI doesn’t mean seeing things—it’s when an AI confidently generates false info.

If AI feels like alphabet soup sometimes, this glossary cuts through the noise.

🔗 Read the full article here.

Nike just announced a game-changing partnership with Kim Kardashian's Skims, launching a new women’s fitness brand called NikeSKIMS. Set to drop this spring, the line will feature training apparel, footwear, and accessoriesdesigned specifically for women.

🔥 Why it matters:
🔹 Nike is doubling down on the women's activewear market, where brands like Hoka and New Balance have been gaining ground.
🔹 It’s not just fashion—this collab aims to blend Skims' body-inclusive designs with Nike's performance-driven innovation.
🔹 Nike's stock jumped 3% after the announcement, signaling confidence in the brand refresh.

🔗 Read the full article here.

🎙️What I Listened to This Week… (Podcasts)

🔥 Elite Resources

• Elite Job Drops

  GENERAC: Power Up Your Career: Explore New Job Opportunities at Generac's Beaver Dam Facility

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  BILL is hiring. Give businesses the financial tools they need to crush their goals  

  BILL is a leader in financial automation software for small and midsize businesses (SMBs).

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  Ace Hardware: Human Resources Manager: Rocklin, California

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  Ace Hardware: Auditor II: Oak Brook, Illinois

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