OTS 144: The Connector’s Advantage – Michelle Tillis Lederman

On the Schmooze Podcast: Leadership | Strategic Networking | Relationship Building

I have a special treat for you this week. This will be the first time I’ve had someone back on the show and it’s for a very good reason. My guest is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Named one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, she is the author of several books including “The Connectors Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact,” which was just released a couple of months ago. For this book, she interviewed over two dozen networking experts, including Marshall Goldsmith, Dorie Clark, Ivan Misner, Susan RoAnn, and yours truly. I feel quite fortunate to be mentioned with this esteemed group - many of whom I’ve interviewed. Connectors think and act a certain way that makes things happen faster, easier, and often with a better result. If you feel like your networking is not translating into results or everyone else seems to be getting ahead even though you are just as smart - then you’ll appreciate the great advice from these connectors. Please join me in welcoming back Michelle Tillis Lederman. Would you leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration! In this episode we discuss: her new book about connectors, called “The Connector’s Advantage.” how being a connector is on a spectrum that spans from emerging connectors to global super connectors. abundance and scarcity mindsets and why it is important to come from a place of abundance, but also why it is important to not beat yourself up when you experience a moment of scarcity thinking. her method for adding extra opportunity to connect with people by identifying “underutilized time” and using that to call or spend time with other people. the right way to ask for favors. how to be an inclusive connector. Links Michelle Tillis Lederman on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.MichelleTillisLederman.com www.ConnectorsAdvantage.com Books mentioned in this episode: “Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences” by Robbie Samuels “The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact” by Michelle Tillis Lederman “The 11 Laws of Likability: Relationship Networking … Because People Do Business with People They Like” by Michelle Tillis Lederman “Nail the Interview, Land the Job: A Step-by-Step Guide for What to Do Before, During, and After the Interview” by Michelle Tillis Lederman “Heroes Get Hired: How to Use Your Military Experience to Master the Interview” by Michelle Tillis Lederman Other Resources: Listen to my interview with Andy Lopata. Listen to my interview with Dorie Clark. Learn more about Marshall Goldsmith. Listen to my interview with Dr. Ivan Misner. Listen to my interview with Susan RoAne. Listen to my interview with Chad Littlefield. Listen to my interview with Denise Brosseau. Listen to my interview with Darrah Brustein. Listen to my interview with John Corcoran. Listen to my interview with Jordan Harbinger. Listen to my interview with Michael Lee Stallard. Listen to my interview with Sarah Granger. About Robbie: Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by both Inc. and Lifehacker. He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly. He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow You...