Ruth Gotian, a renowned expert in mentorship and leadership development, discusses how high achievers cultivate their networks despite busy schedules. She shares her 24/7/30 rule for making connections and emphasizes the importance of meaningful, authentic relationships over mere transactions. Listeners will learn about the art of small talk, effective conversation starters, and the shift from quantity to quality in networking. Ruth also highlights the value of engaging with diverse individuals for inspiration and insight, enriching both personal and professional growth.
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Astronaut and Nobel Prize Winner
Ruth Gotian connected an astronaut and a Nobel Prize winner after realizing their limited networks within their fields.
This highlights the importance of diverse connections.
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High Achievers' Networking Mindset
High achievers network with people from all ranks and disciplines, not just their own.
They prioritize building genuine relationships over transactional interactions.
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Reaching Out to High Achievers
Don't be afraid to reach out to high achievers; most are willing to connect.
Focus on building relationships and offering value, not just asking for things.
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Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance
Ruth Gotian
Ruth Gotian's "The Success Factor" provides a practical framework for understanding and leading high-performing individuals. The book delves into the unique characteristics and motivations of high achievers, offering insights into how to foster their growth and maximize their contributions. Gotian's research-based approach emphasizes the importance of autonomy, mentorship, and intrinsic motivation in retaining top talent. The book challenges traditional management approaches, advocating for a more supportive and empowering leadership style. Ultimately, "The Success Factor" equips leaders with the tools to cultivate a high-performing culture within their organizations.
Ruth Gotian: The Success Factor
Ruth Gotian has been hailed by the journal Nature and Columbia University as an expert in mentorship and leadership development. Recently, she was named as the #1 emerging management thinker in the world by Thinkers50. She was a semi-finalist for the Forbes 50 Over 50 list and has coached and mentored hundreds of people throughout her career.
In addition to being published in academic journals, she is a contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today, where she writes about optimizing success. She is the Chief Learning Officer in Anesthesiology and former Assistant Dean of Mentoring and Executive Director of the Mentoring Academy at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she is a faculty member. She is the author of The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance*.
In this conversation, Ruth and I explore her research on how high achievers build their networks — and also what works for us both in our personal practices. We discuss several tactics that most leaders can use to strengthen existing networks. Plus, we examine the mindsets that tend to lead to success in professional relationships, in spite of busy schedules.
Key Points
High achievers are always seeking perspective, insight, and inspiration from people in many different career stages and disciplines.
Use the 24/7/30 rule when making new connections. Reach out within 24 hours, again in 7 days, and also at 30 days.
Almost always there is a way you can add value to another person, even if they are at the top of professional game. Find that way to help.
When you create content on social media, you emerge as one of the 1% of professionals who choose to do this.
Give without expectation of anything in return.
Resources Mentioned
The Success Factor: Developing the Mindset and Skillset for Peak Business Performance* by Ruth Gotian
How Do You Find a Decent Mentor When You’re Stuck at Home? by Ruth Gotian
Networking for Introverted Scientists by Ruth Gotian
Conversation Starters by Ruth Gotian
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