97% Effective
Ep 19 - Michael Melcher, Global Leadership Coach and Partner, Next Step Partners: Winging It is Overrated
18 Jan 2023
Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comSHOW NOTES:Previously on 97% Effective, Michael Melcher, Executive Coach, discussed the core ideas in his forthcoming book, Your Invisible Network. In this continuation episode, Michael clarifies what he means by “winging it is overrated.” We discuss where structure and planning fit into your networking, how to talk about yourself without being gross, and the “power of convening.”Winging it vs structureWhy introverts have an advantageHow to think about the endAlways send a thank you note“Talking about yourself without being gross”Leaning into your interests, listening, and thinking about your offeringThe missing ingredientsThe perspectives wheelFitting networking into your lifeGetting to people’s needsExpanding your askThe intersection of needsThinking like a negotiator“Exercising your convening power”What group is waiting to come to life?Relationships are a form of wealth that you can have control over – and can start building todayBIO AND LINKS:Michael Melcher is one of the world’s leading executive coaches, and Partner at Next Step Partners. He received a Bachelor's from Harvard College and JD/MBA from Stanford University. Your Invisible Network is his third book.Michael Melcher's first episode: https://redcircle.com/shows/97-effective/episodes/affca376-2611-40b4-abea-fef9eee2b26dMichael Melcher’s book: “Your Invisible Network”Michael Melcher’s website: https://michaelmelcher.com/Next Step Partners: https://nextsteppartners.com/Michael Wenderoth’s Book, Get Promoted: https://changwenderoth.com/#tve-jump-180481ecea3Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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