Michelle Tillis Lederman - Connectors Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact

If you want to be a leader of the future, you must know how to build alliances and partnerships The Connectors Advantage will help you do just that.

Marshall Goldsmith two-time Thinkers50 Worlds #1 Leadership Thinker

In the new economy, its not who knows you, its who trusts you. When in doubt, dont forget Michelles Law #10.

Seth Godin author of Linchpin

Too often I meet talented and highly skilled women who wait too long before enlisting allies who can help them grow in their careers. The Connectors Advantage is the book these women have been waiting fora guide that clearly shows how to cultivate and grow the strong circle of connections that is key to sustainable success.

Sally Helgesen bestselling author of How Women Rise

As a CEO and a leadership coach, Im often called on to share my insights with others. My advice is always the same: create positive lasting memories with authentic, human connections within your organization and beyond. Not only does Michelle Tillis Lederman understand how to do this, but she communicates this knowledge with ease. The Connectors Advantage is the authoritative guidebook to navigating and maximizing the potential of your connections.

Garry Ridge president and CEO of WD - 40 Company

I know how many hurdles there can be to growing a businessa strong network gives you a leg up. The Connectors Advantage offers real, applicable advice on how to create authentic connections for reaching your potential, and standing out from the crowd.

Dorie Clark adjunct professor at Duke Universitys Fuqua School of Business and author of Stand Out Networking

The Connectors Advantage is a treasure trove of information about how to build strong, valuable ties that enhance your personal and professional life written by someone who has done the research and put it into practice.

David Burkus bestselling author Friend of a Friend

There is no doubt that being a Connector is a huge business advantage and great step toward success. Read this book as a road map. Two huge Likeable thumbs up from me!

Dave Kerpen New York Timesbestselling author of The Art of People

Michelle Tillis Lederman has the ability to drill down on human experiences and find the essential lessons to be learned from them. There are times I just want to hunker down with my laptop, but I add the most value when Im out kissing frogs.

John Katzman educational entrepreneur, founder of The Princeton Review, U , and The Noodle Companies

If youve ever wondered why some people seem to be better at building stronger, more effective relationships than others, The Connectors Advantage is a must-read. Michelle Tillis Lederman is a networking virtuoso whose insights are indispensable for anyone seeking to take their personal and professional life to the next level.

Jordan Harbinger podcast host of The Jordan Harbinger Show

Michelle Tillis Ledermans book, The Connectors Advantage , speaks to me in all the ways that shape the heart of my core beliefs about networking and building a connected support network. Connections matter, Michelle says, and she couldnt be more right. Strategically speaking, nothing matters more. This book belongs in your top five business/leadership library. Keep it closeyou will be rereading it often.

Major General Mari K. Eder U.S. Army, retired, strategic communica-tions expert

Any successful businessperson will tell you that they didnt get where they are on their own. Michelle Tillis Ledermans book not only describes how to make successful connections, but also guides you through the steps of how to develop and supercharge the relationships that will take your life and career to the next level.

Jeffrey Hayzlett prime time TV and podcast host, speaker, author, and part-time cowboy

As a champion of promoting diverse and inclusive workforces, and empowering executive-level talent for people of color, my impact often depends on the quality of the relationships I am able to cultivate with others. Michelle Tillis Ledermans insights into creating, nurturing, and sustaining authentic connections are invaluable to my work in this realm. The Connectors Advantage has earned a coveted place on my bookshelf and will be recommended to the participants of our professional development academies.

Viola Maxwell-Thompson president and CEO of Information Technology Senior Management Forum ( ITSMF )

When a networking guru like Michelle Tillis Lederman shares her knowledge, everyone should pay attention! The tools and insights offered in The Connectors Advantage are invaluable to anyone seeking create powerful, strategic connections in order to broaden their impact and influence.

Denise Brosseau CEO of Thought Leadership Lab and author of Ready to Be a Thought Leader?

Today, we can connect with people in many ways both digitally and in person, The Connectors Advantage explores the ways to authentically connect with others to improve our lives professionally and personally. In business, we need to remain connected in order to collaborate to solve the complex problems we encounter and need to solve quickly and innovatively.

Rachel Horwitz global learning and development director, M&M Mars

One of the most powerful things an entrepreneur can do is create a network of authentic connections. The Connectors Advantage should be in every business-minded individuals library. Whatever stage your business or career is at, a carefully cultivated network can help move you up to the next level.

Matthew Pollard podcast host, The Introverts Edge

Michelle Tillis Lederman has a black belt in networking and isnt afraid to use it! Keeyaaa ! In The Connectors Advantage, she is your Sensei, teaching the moves and skills you need to become a master communicator. Full of judo chop insights she has collected from other networking masters, its a book no aspiring influencer should be without.

Ryan Foland keynote speaker and podcast host

None of us goes through life alone, nor should we. Authentic, collaborative relationships are imperative to achieving any type of personal or professional transformation. The Connectors Advantage is essential reading for anyone desiring a stronger, more powerful launchpad for change.

Lisen Stromberg author of Work Pause Thrive

Ive worked in the White House, Hollywood, and Silicon Valleynone of which would have been possible if I hadnt cultivated strong relationships with the right people. Like me, Michelle Tillis Lederman has walked the walk, and has the credentials to prove it. As one of Forbes Top 25 Networkers, she is a virtuoso in creating connections. The Connectors Advantage is master class in networking, from one of the best.

John Corcoran creator of Smart Business Revolution

Weve all heard the saying: its not what you know, its who you know. Its also, as Michelle Tillis Lederman understands so well, how well they know you. As an HR executive, I can attest to the fact that the ability to engage and connect with others is a critical element of any successful career. The Connectors Advantage is overflowing with insights that will benefit individuals at any stage of their career.

Ravena Valentine vice president, senior HR leader, people solutions at Cox Automotive