{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Connection That Grows Influence and Impact with Michelle Tillis Lederman","description":"How do you feel about networking? Do you see it as extra work you just don\u2019t have time for? Or something you have to psych yourself up to do? What if networking didn\u2019t have to be \u2018work\u2019 at all? What if we reframed it as a way of being? A mindset that prioritizes meaningful connection with others? One of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, Michelle Tillis Lederman is an accomplished speaker, trainer and coach. As the CEO of Executive Essentials, she works with organizations and individuals to help them build real relationships for better results. Michelle\u2019s impressive client roster includes Madison Square Garden, Johnson & Johnson and Michigan State University. She is also the author of four books, including The Connector\u2019s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact. On this episode of Workplace Forward, Michelle joins me to explore what it means to be a Connector, explaining how anyone can build the necessary skills and why diversifying connections gives us a competitive advantage. Michelle walks us through the seven mindsets of a Connector, describing the spirit of generosity, openness and attitude of abundance that help Connectors cultivate strong relationships in our personal and professional lives. Listen in for insight on maintaining connections as part of what you\u2019re already doing and learn how to ask your network for help without putting relationships at risk. Themes explored in this week\u2019s episode: What it means to be a Connector and why Michelle prefers the term over \u2018networking\u2019 The 7 mindsets of a Connector The impact of social isolation on our mental and physical health Why it\u2019s advantageous to expand your network and be an Inclusive Connector Why a spirit of generosity serves as the foundation of connection How having a clear vision cultivates connection How to ask for help without putting relationships at risk Moving up the Connector spectrum through responsiveness, initiation, breadth and depth The natural strengths and stretches of introverts and extroverts when it comes to being a Connector How to be open and accepting of your own \u2018unique charms\u2019 without overleveraging them Michelle\u2019s tips for maintaining connections as part of what you\u2019re already doing Resources from this episode:  Read along with this Workplace Forward Podcast episode's text transcript Subscribe to Michelle\u2019s LinkedIn Newsletter Gift The Connector\u2019s Advantage Take Michelle\u2019s Connector Quiz Access Michelle\u2019s Free Giftpack Visit Michelle\u2019s Website or Executive Essentials Follow Michelle on Facebook Get your copy of The Connector\u2019s Advantage and The 11 Laws of Likability Learn more about Sally Helgesen\u2019s How Women Rise Explore Marshall Goldsmith\u2019s What Got You Here Won\u2019t Get You There I would love to hear from you! Have an idea for a podcast or a question you want me to address? Interested in additional support, resources and workshops? Here are all the ways you can interact with me! Tweet me @TeganTrovato Email tegan@brightarrowcoaching.com Follow me on Facebook @BrightArrowCoaching Follow me on Instagram @TeganTrovato Connect with me on LinkedIn: Tegan Trovato Download free tools and sign up for my newsletter, coaching and workshops at  https:\/\/www.brightarrowcoaching.com\/  ","author_name":"Workplace Forward","author_url":"https:\/\/www.brightarrowcoaching.com\/","html":"