Episode 6 "The Over-Networker. When Your Name-Dropping Crosses the Line"

2025-07-31
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“During my time working with [insert high-profile CEO here],” starts the candidate for the third time in ten minutes. What begins as an impressive credential quickly spirals into a litany of names, positions and connections. Until it becomes clear they’re more interested in who they know than what they can bring to the table.

Networking is a powerful tool, but when overdone, it can backfire. Leaders who lean too heavily on name-dropping often come across as insecure or lacking substance.

Name-dropping without substance can undermine credibility.

Focus on sharing value-driven stories, rather than listing connections.

The best networkers use their relationships to build bridges, not pedestals.

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