147 - "The Connector's Advantage" with Michelle Tillis Lederman (@mtlederman)
\u201cNetworking is something you do but a connector is someone that you are.\u201d - Michelle Tillis Lederman
Today's featured bestselling author is speaker, animal lover and one of Forbes Top 25 Networking Experts, Michelle Tillis Lederman. Michelle and I talk about trust, networking, her favorite social media platform and TONS more!
Key Takeaways:
People do business with people they like.
Be relationship focused when you connect with others.
The 4 pillars of trust are authenticity, vulnerability, transparency & consistency.
Give yourself permission to say no.
Abundant people don\u2019t compare themselves to other people.
\u201cGive trust to get trust.\u201d
\u201cTrust is the expectation of predictability\u201d
Trust is fluid but situational.
Writing is isolated, but certain books require collaboration. (Like a book on connecting)
Use LinkedIn more often. Everybody should be on LinkedIn.
Facebook has the largest amount of users but it\u2019s an aging user base.
Connecting is a 24/7 thing.
Learn how to give yourself permission to say yes and no at the right moments.
\u201cKeep connecting, keep connecting, keep connecting and keep connected.\u201d
Michelle's Newest Book - "The Connector's Advantage": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1989025358/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1989025358&linkCode=as2&tag=mlederman-20&linkId=ae41cf764ddc290670c5479a2b37ee14
Book Bonuses: https://michelletillislederman.com/tcabonus/
Gifts From Michelle: http://michelletillislederman.com/giftpack/
The opening track is titled "Misanthropy" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. http://marcusd.net/track/misanthropy-2
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