This week’s guest Judy Robinett is the mentor you never knew you needed. She will teach you how to be a power connector and turn your network into net worth.
Judy is a master networker, angel investor and the bestselling author of How to Be a Power Connector. She’s been profiled in Fast Company, Forbes, The Huffington Post and more. In her 30+ years’ experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader, Judy has served as CEO of both public and private companies and at management positions at Fortune 500 companies.
Episode Highlights
• 1:00 – Judy explains the concept of a Relationship Development Plan: 25 to 50 people who will help you get to the next level
• 5:40 – Women are hardwired to forge alliances but being opportunistic and strategic is even more important if you want to power connector and turn your network into net worth
• 15:00 – On keeping promises, and why it can make or break your networking success (if you say you’re going to get out for coffee or help someone, do it)
• 16:15 – The key to building a powerful network is focusing on quality over quantity – Judy explains what “quality” means
• 17:10 – How Judy went from shy introvert to power connector and networking champion
• 18:00 – Pearls of wisdom: give twice before you ask, practice generosity and actively develop relationships
• 18:56 – Power Connectors are people too: “You want people who really care, have your back and have your future”
• 25:02 – How developing networks is key to women smashing through the glass ceiling
• 26:00 – Why Judy says, “There isn’t a better time in the world to be a woman”
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1. Favorite book for women?
- Resilience by Eric Greitens and Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith
2. Favorite self-care hack?
- Using her Fitbit
3. Who’s a valuable mentor you would like to acknowledge?
- Kay Koplovitz of Springboard and Gloria Steinem
4. Female CEO or thought leader you’re into right now?
- Meg Whitman of HP
5. One piece of advice you’d give your 5 years younger self?
- “Kick fear to the curb”
