From a work perspective: 1. Listen, a lot 2. Understand other's perspectives. For this you need to know exactly what they do and how protective they are of the

From a work perspective: 1. Listen, a lot 2. Understand other's perspectives. For this you need to know exactly what they do and how protective they are of their turf 3. Ask pertinent questions not only to improve your knowledge but also to show your are listening 4. Be prepared to bide your time. Opportunities happen outside of your control but they are coming eventually.