There’s someone on my team who clearly gets more access to leadership. They share similar backgrounds and personalities. It feels unfair, but relationships naturally influence opportunities. Where’s the line between favoritism and human nature?

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I don’t feel like that’s an issue. Part of career growth and business is building relationships and networking. They are doing nothing wrong from my point of view. They are taking the right steps to further their career by networking with the right people.

A good leader maintains availability equally. While it is important to cultivate those relationships with the team and leaders, I would think that a truly good leader understands the value of fairness and works to ensure a level of inclusiveness for all.

Why do you think this person gets more access to leadership? Are there specific things that this person does which gets them more access? Is this person on your team at your level on the org chart/your subordinate/your superior?

It’s frustrating to be excluded and I’m sorry you’re dealing with that but perhaps this is a challenge you can break down and use to your advantage.

Favouritism is a part of human nature, and also a normal part of the corporate environment whether that's fair or not. My advice is to start playing the game as well if you want to get ahead.

If you believe they’re gaining advantages work-wise due to a personal favouritism then it’s definitely worth bringing up; however if it’s not a big deal to you it’s probably not worth the time and effort

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