Publisher Description
Abandon the networking-for-networking's-sake mentality in favor of a more powerful and effective approach to creating and enhancing connections.
STOP NETWORKING. Seriously, stop doing it. Now. It is time to ditch the old networking-for networking's-sake mentality in favor of a more powerful and effective approach to creating and enhancing connections. In Superconnector, Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh reveal a new category of professionals born out of the social media era: highly valuable community-builders who make things happen through their keen understanding and utilization of social capital. Superconnectors understand the power of relationship-building, problem-solve by connecting the dots at high levels, and purposefully cause different worlds and communities to interact with the intention of creating mutual value.
How can you become a Superconnector? Gerber and Paugh share instructive anecdotes from a who's who roster of high achievers, revealing how to systematically manage a professional community and maximize its value. Of utmost importance is practicing Habitual Generosity, acting on the knowledge that your greatest returns come when you least expect them, and that by putting others' needs first the good karma will flow back to you tenfold. Gerber and Paugh also explore winning strategies such as The Art of Selectivity, a well-honed ability to define which relationships matter most for you and decide how you will maintain them over time. Full of helpful advice on how to communicate with anyone about anything, Google-proof your reputation, and much more, Superconnector is a must-read for those seeking personal and business success.
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Achieving greatness starts with knowing that people will always be your most important asset. Whether you're trying to be the next startup sensation, lifestyle entrepreneur, or industry leader, this book will teach you the unconventional rules for cultivating relationships with the right people to achieve your goals. Hint: It's more about giving back, and being in service over getting anything in return. Scott and Ryan are masters at this.
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Lewis Howes, New York Times bestselling author of The School of Greatness
About the Authors
Scott Gerber is the founder and CEO of Gerber Enterprises, an entrepreneurial incubator that invests capital, management expertise, and marketing services into early and mid-stage companies. A serial entrepreneur, angel investor, media personality, and in-demand speaker, he is also an internationally syndicated small business writer and Entrepreneur columnist. He lives in Hoboken, NJ.
Ryan Paugh is the cofounder and COO of CommunityCo. He first cofounded Brazen Technologies, which in its early years was recognized by Mashable as one of the top social networks for Gen Y. Ryan then went on to cofound Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) in 2010.
About Chris Kipiniak
Chris Kipiniak is a writer, actor, and audiobook narrator based in New York. In addition to narrating dozens of titles, he has appeared in plays on and off-Broadway, as well as regionally and internationally. He has also been featured in films and TV shows.