Friend of a Friend

Friend of a Friend by David Burkus shows that powerful opportunities don’t come from meeting more people — they come from understanding and leveraging the networks you already have. Burkus explains how to tap second- and third-degree connections, strengthen weak ties, and become strategically visible in the circles that matter. For job seekers, it’s a practical, research-backed guide to unlocking hidden roles, warm introductions, and trusted referrals by working smarter, not broader.