Michelle Tillis Lederman: 7 Mindset Shifts That Turn Networking Into Your Greatest Advantage | Leadership | YAPClassic

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

YAP Media Network | Hala Taha

Entrepreneurship, Business, Marketing

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2025

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Intentional networking, not luck, helped Michelle Tillis Lederman land back on her feet fast. After being laid off, she secured a new job in just three days. That experience led her to create the "Connector’s Advantage", a framework for building authentic connections that drive faster and better results. In this episode, Michelle shares how organizations can foster genuine human connection and strengthen team building, even across remote and hybrid workplaces. She also breaks down the seven mindsets of successful "connectors" and the networking strategies that actually pay off. In this episode, Hala and Michelle will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Why Connection Is the New Superpower (06:31) How to Evolve From Networker to Super Connector (11:15) How Openness Builds Trust and Connection (20:44) Emotional Intelligence as a Core Leadership Skill (24:25) The Power of Vision and Intentional Connection (30:24) How to Ask for What You Want (44:26) Networking Tactics to Add Real Value (48:37) Staying Connected in a Hybrid Workplace Michelle Tillis Lederman is a nationally recognized expert in workplace communication, networking, and leadership. She is a keynote speaker, author, corporate trainer, and the CEO and founder of Executive Essentials, a company that provides customized communication and leadership programs. Her book, The Connector’s Advantage, teaches how building strong relationships leads to faster, easier, and better results in both business and life. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order. DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host Resources Mentioned: Michelle’s Book, The Connector’s Advantage: bit.ly/ConnectAdvantag Michelle’s Book, The 11 Laws of Likability: bit.ly/LawsofLikability Michelle’s Website: michelletillislederman.com Michelle’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/communicationexpertspeaker Michelle’s Instagram: instagram.com/mtlederman Michelle’s YouTube: youtube.com/user/michellelederman YAP E165 with Daniel Goleman: youngandprofiting.co/EI YAP E194 with Michelle Lederman: youngandprofiting.co/GrowUrNetwork Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:21.5	Thank you. offering. Offer ends November 9th, so happy shopping. Hello, young and profiters. In a world where who you know often outweighs what you know,
1:26.7	your ability to connect can make or break your success.
1:30.0	In this Yap Classic episode, we're rewinding my conversation with Michelle Tillis Letterman,
1:34.7	a top leadership expert, executive coach, and author of The Connectors Advantage.
1:39.4	Michelle believes that genuine connection isn't about collecting contacts.
1:42.9	It's about cultivating meaningful relationships built on trust, generosity, and authenticity.
1:48.7	In this episode, she breaks down the seven mindsets of a connector and reveals how shifting your focus from networking to connecting can supercharge your career, influence, and happiness.
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