177 | Why the Best Leaders are Connectors vs Networkers + 10 Leaders You Should Know
I break down the power of being a connector compared to a networker. Including why connectors are always invited into the room and networkers only want to get in the room. Plus check out the list of 10 Leaders You Should Know.
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Leadership Nugget
Connecting Compared to Networking
Connectors are others focused. Networkers are me focused.
Connectors have an abundance and generosity mindset. Others winning is a win.
Networkers are small thinkers and protect and hoard. Others winning is a threat.
Connectors are multiplication minded because of collaboration as the lead story. Networkers are addition minded because of one on one acquisition as the lead story.
Connectors are relational and transformational. Networkers are transactional.
Connectors are long term. Networkers are short term.
Connectors are true Catalysts, focused on sparking a change but leaving no residue of themselves.
Connectors add value to others. Networkers subtract and pull value from others.
Networkers keep score. Connectors always win regardless of the score.
Connectors are kingdom minded. Networkers are temporal minded.
Connectors are generous. Networkers are selfish.
Connectors have influence and impact and legacy.
Connectors are memorable. Networkers I want to erase from my memory.
I look forward to seeing a connector. But networkers I try to avoid at all costs.
Connectors are power brokers. Networkers are power seekers.
Connectors are invited and included. Networkers are avoided and left out.
Networkers are controlling. Connectors are releasing and empowering, which creates currency and appropriate power.
Connectors have equity and credit, which leads to credibility. Networkers are renters and simply move on once they’ve gotten what they want.
Connectors control the room by inviting others in. Networkers work the room by trying to get in.
I stay away from networkers in the green room, but connectors I move toward and hope to get time with them
Networkers are one hit wonders. Connectors are long term contributors and participants.
10 Leaders You Need to Know
Raymond Chang – author, pastor, speaker, executive director of the TenX10 Campaign and movement, and president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative.
Carrie Williams – president of Leadership Network and Exponential NEXT.
Vincent Lacsamana – entrepreneur, artist, singer
Kevin Seo – entrepreneur and co founder, Sonic Speed Café
Ben Chung – former member of Jabbawockeez dance group, now entrepreneur and part of KINJAZ
Noah Herrin – author of Holy Habits and lead pastor of Way Church in Nashville.
Taylor Jones and Eric Brown – co founders of Whiteboard, a Chattanooga based digital agency focused on branding, websites, and activation.
Jess Ekstrom – speaker, best-selling author, founder of Headbands of Hope and founder of Mic Drop Workshop.
Ryan Britt – executive pastor of Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL