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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Episode #255: David Burkus - The Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life (Friend Of A Friend)

David Burkus is a best-selling author, a sought after speaker, and business school professor. In 2017, he was named as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50.

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"The fundamental element that defines the quality of our lives are the people we surround ourselves with and the conversations we have with them."

Show Notes:

  • What defines a happy life?
    • "The fundamental element that defines the quality of our lives are the people we surround ourselves with and the conversations we have with them. That's how you live a happy life."
  • Adam Rifkin - The "strength of weak ties"
    • The research suggests you have better odds of getting a job through a loose acquaintance than a close friend
      • "Dormant ties" are very valuable to have in your life.  Make a deliberate effort to reach back out to those people.  Use a system to keep track of those relationships
  • This is the "what" and the "how" to get it done
  • From "science" to "practice" -- The key to success is to be prescriptive.  Give actionable advice
  • The story of Michelle McKenna Doyle -- How she created her dream job in the NFL. 1 dormant tie - 1 degree of separation.  "Most of us are only 1 or 2 introductions away from what we want..."
  • Clusters - People tend to cluster around like minds.  There is amazing power of small communities
    • "Build your own stage, your own community"
  • Super connector - Dunbar's # -- Brian Grazer
    • Having regular curiosity conversations -- That is how he met Ron Howard
  • Never ask the question, "How can I help you?"  Figure out how you can help someone else, then help them.  Don't put the onus on them.
    • Always think, "who does this person need to meet?" And make connections
  • In a networking situation, don't just ask - "What do you do?" -- Try to learn more about them as a person, not just their job
    • "What excites you right now?
    • Who's your favorite super hero?"
    • Where did you grow up?"
  • Be interested in order to be interesting
  • "We feel guilt when we no longer want to associate with old friends and colleagues who haven't changed. The price, and marker, of growth." - Naval Ravikant
  • How David and his wife measured their friendships and peer group -- They made lists
  • How to give a TED Talk? -- Practiced it hundreds of times, hired a coach
  • Go to www.DavidBurkus.com/Ryan

Social Media:

  • Follow David on Twitter: @davidburkus
  • Read: Friend of A Friend
  • Go to: DavidBurkus.com/Ryan
  • Connect with me on LinkedIn
  • Join our Facebook Group: The Learning Leader Community
  • To Follow Me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12
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