Conventional wisdom says that high-status mentors—star connections—help you get ahead at work. From CEOs to sports coaches to (yes) academic researchers, the protégés of titans have a disproportionately easy time advancing in their careers.But do connections to stars help you stay ahead?Our research (Buffered by reflected glory? The effects of star connections on career outcomes) suggests that the answer isn’t straightforward. Using data from the National Basketball Association (NBA) ...
