CNLP 593 | Brad Lomenick With The Best Career Advice, How to Get Connected With Influencers Without Being a Social Climber, A Template On Exactly What To Say When You Meet Your Hero, And How Not to Be the Best, But the Only
Aug 29, 2023
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Brad Lomenick, career deconstructionist and expert on being the only in your field, gives the best career advice, talks about connecting with influencers without being a social climber, and offers a template on what to say when you meet your hero. Reflecting on their own experiences, they discuss building genuine relationships, the difference between social climbers and connectors, and the importance of personal growth and helping others succeed.
The importance of hosting people well and delivering exceptional experiences to build genuine connections and make guests feel like family.
The significance of being faithful and fruitful in every season, embracing the power of excellence and creating exceptional experiences for others.
Identifying one's through line in their career by combining their God-given strengths, passions, and natural wiring to pursue meaningful work.
Deep dives
Learning the Power of Hospitality and Connection
Brad Lomannick shares his experience working at a high-end guest ranch, where he learned the importance of hosting people well and delivering exceptional experiences. He discovered the value of connecting with guests and building relationships with them, going above and beyond to make them feel like family. Brad emphasizes the significance of honoring and understanding people's worlds, doing homework on them, and starting conversations in their areas of interest. This approach allows for genuine connections and opens the door to deeper conversations and meaningful connections.
Lessons from Being a Head Wrangler
Brad reflects on his time as a head wrangler at Lost Valley and the valuable lessons it taught him. He emphasizes the importance of being faithful and fruitful in every season, such as when he had to shovel manure and perform other mundane tasks. Brad learned the power of excellence and creating exceptional experiences for guests. He notes the significance of doing the research, being curious, and connecting with people's worlds, even in unexpected environments like a guest ranch. These lessons continue to shape his ability to connect with others and provide exceptional hospitality.
Finding the Through Line in Your Career
Brad shares his insights on finding the through line in one's career and how it can lead to fulfillment and success. He encourages individuals to identify their God-given strengths, passions, and natural wiring to uncover their through line. By combining these elements and finding opportunities that align with their calling, individuals can pursue meaningful work that allows them to fully utilize their unique abilities. Brad also highlights the importance of not being limited by traditional job descriptions and creating a career that encompasses all aspects of one's self.
The Power of Genuine Connections
Building genuine connections and being interested in others is a powerful characteristic for success. It is more effective to be a connector who benefits others rather than a climber who only seeks personal gain.
Defining Success and Adding Value
Success is defined by becoming more like Jesus personally, and by helping others be successful vocationally. Adding value to people and connecting them in a circle of influence is key to achieving success.
Brad Lomenick is back on the podcast with a special green room conversation with Carey.
Brad deconstructs his career and explains how to not just being the best, but be the ONLY in your field. He gives the best career advice, talks about how to get connected to influencers without being a social climber, and offers a template on exactly what to say when you meet your hero.