STAT Leadership episode 5: You Are Your Network

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The Power of Network Building and Leadership Essentials

In this episode of STAT Leadership, hosts Phil Moy, Chet Kharod, and JR Pickett delve into the crucial role of networking and relationship-building in leadership. They discuss the importance of having a supportive network for achieving goals, making critical decisions, and fostering professional growth. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and experiences that highlight the incremental and organic process of building a network. Additionally, the hosts share practical strategies for effective networking, the value of deliberate effort, and the importance of maintaining genuine, non-transactional relationships. Towards the end, they introduce a 'Leaders Read' segment, recommending essential reads like 'A Message to Garcia,' 'Atomic Habits,' and 'Hero on a Mission' to enhance leadership skills and personal development.

00:00 Introduction to STAT Leadership
00:22 Meet the Hosts
00:42 The Importance of Networking
02:01 Building and Expanding Your Network
03:52 Personal Networking Experiences
06:54 Deliberate Networking Strategies
07:39 Mentorship and Relationship Building
09:06 Practical Networking Tips
15:41 The Power of Introverts in Networking
17:54 Networking as a Learnable Skill
19:27 Networking Procedure for Newcomers
26:15 Endurance in Networking
28:15 The Importance of Taking Breaks
29:33 Building and Maintaining Relationships
32:32 The Art of Networking
33:47 Effective Follow-Up Strategies
36:41 The Power of Remembering Names
41:36 Leaders Read: Recommended Books
54:20 Leadership Lessons from Superheroes

Referenced in this episode:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking, by Susan Cain  https://a.co/d/g9dB7OP

A message to Garcia, by Elbert Hubbard  https://courses.csail.mit.edu/6.803/pdf/hubbard1899.pdf

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones, by James Clear  https://a.co/d/iEYgg4Y

Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life, by Donald Miller   https://a.co/d/9TkbPWr