Long-time family friends Cathy Paper and Dave Kansas, alongside Cathy’s father Mark Paper, reflect on their shared childhood in Saint Paul and the wide boomerang Dave took upon leaving Minnesota. From London to Japan to New York Dave has seen a lot of different major companies.

A specialist in journalism, technology, and broadcast media, Dave is a solutions-driven leader with extensive experience. He shares his story of getting started in media and history in high school and college sports. Cathy, Dave, and Mark discuss what makes a great leader and the impact of Prince’s death on the media. 

Connect With Dave on Linkedin

https://www.paisleypark.com/

Cathy Paper is joined today by a pillar of community service and a testament to the power of a strong network: Karen Olson.

Karen is an author and the Founder of Family Promise, a national nonprofit helping homeless and low-income families. A former marketing executive, Karen was struck by a chance encounter that changed her life forever. On this edition of the All-Star Networking Show Karen and Cathy discuss finding purpose by helping struggling people and building a network that supports your mission.

To read more about Karen's life story and her work helping others find Meant For More at

https://www.karenolsonauthor.com/

or support Family Promise below

https://familypromise.org/

One of today's guests is Mark Paper, an entrepreneur, Carlson School of Business Alum, and father of host Cathy Paper. He joins his daughter and managing director of the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, John Stavig, to discuss what it means to be a CEO with integrity. They also discuss the importance of hiring good people, what to look for in an employee, and working with family.

Connect with John Stavig below

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Carlson School of Business

Find Mark Paper's legacy at lewisbolt.com

Granola visionary turned children's book author Angela Gustafson has turned her family's Peace Corps history into a new opportunity to improve the lives of children around the world. With a mission to bring good to our planet Angela is a formidable visionary, executor, and connector, who leads the development of products and services that bring joy to others.

She talks with Cathy Paper about how new and challenging experiences can build a network, being an authentic connector, and the power of walking and talking.

To connect with Angela or pick up a copy of Imagine A House:

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ootbooks.com

Even if you might not feel comfortable "working" a large room, you can still make the most of corporate events to make the connections that count.

Rob Smith is a global business partner and digital business leader with extensive marketing and eCommerce technology management experience. A self-described introvert Rob has built a strong expansive network in a comfortable way that made his strengths shine, and he has tips to help you do the same.

To connect with Rob or check out some of these Cons that count check out the links below:

Linkedin

Fractional-Digital.com

FrakCon

CaregiverCon

So what? Who cares? What difference does that make? These questions can help us ensure that our presence will make a lasting impact.

DynamiCoach founder Tom Cobin joins Cathy Paper to reflect on a unique, decorated career history and how that contributed to the immense expertise he gained in the one thing they all had in common: making connections. Tom shares his insights on important challenges people face in public speaking and networking including the effectiveness of your branding and Keeping people engaged over time.

To connect with Tom and REAL-ize your public speaking potential:

Linkedin

dynamicoach.com

Sandy is the go to executive coach and VIP confidante to “It’s lonely at the top leaders” worldwide. She is a business strategist, teams and planning consultant, coach, speaker, mastermind group facilitator, success strategies consultant, and business owner. 

Cathy Paper and Sandy Hansen-Wolff have effective strategies for remembering the important individuals we meet and ensuring they remember us. Sandy also discusses the importance of having interpersonal emotional intelligence. People are just people, even in networking and professional settings, Sandy can help you make an impact.

To connect with Sandy Hansen-Wolff or have her speak at your next event email [email protected] or follow the links below

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SandyHansenWolff.com

Aaron Eggert founded Coalition 9 to bring good people together, regardless of their progress in the leadership journey, with a focus on character first. 

In this episode of the All Star Networking Show Cathy Paper and Aaron dig into what makes a good listener, and how we can improve. They also discuss trust, how different people give it, earn it, lose it, and whether that trust could ever be repaired if broken. Both personally and professionally we need relationships, Aaron and Coalition 9 seek to create stable, beneficial ones.

To build your network connect with Aaron and Coalition 9 below

Linkedin

Coalition9.com

Be Memorable, Be Interesting, Be Genuine.

These are the goals Kane Harris keeps in mind when he meets new people and creates his network. Kane coordinates speakers for events and regularly podcasts the trials and victories of the Univeristy of MN Golden Gophers.

In this episode, Kane and Cathy go over strategies to keep this personal and genuine in the age of advancing technology and AI. Kane also reveals the tools he has used to work past insecurities when meeting new people.

To connect with Kane or find a speaker for your next events email Kane Harris at [email protected] or find him on Linkedin

Listen to the Locked On Golden Gophers Podcast HERE on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Robbie Samuels is an award-winning author, book launch strategist, business growth coach, speaker, and so much more. In this edition of the All-Star Networking Podcast Robbie and Cathy discuss how to make a lasting positive impression at networking events. Whether virtual or in person, Robbie is a master at making these events impactful and successful.

If you feel like you're drowning in business cards but have yet to make any genuine connections, then you are not alone. To connect with Robbie or check out one of his immensely helpful books follow the links below!

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RobbieSamuels.com