Superconnector

By: Scott Gerber, Ryan Paugh

Narrated by: Chris Kipiniak

Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Abandon the networking-for-networking's-sake mentality in favor of a more powerful and effective approach to creating and enhancing connections.

Stop networking. Seriously, stop doing it. Now. It is time to ditch the old networking for networking's sake mentality in favor of a more powerful and effective approach to creating and enhancing connections. 

In Superconnector, Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh reveal a new category of professionals born out of the social media era: highly valuable community builders who make things happen through their keen understanding and utilization of social capital. Superconnectors understand the power of relationship-building, problem solve by connecting the dots at high levels, and purposefully cause different worlds and communities to interact with the intention of creating mutual value.

How can you become a Superconnector? Gerber and Paugh share instructive anecdotes from a who's who roster of high achievers, revealing how to systematically manage a professional community and maximize its value. Of utmost importance is practicing Habitual Generosity, acting on the knowledge that your greatest returns come when you least expect them, and that by putting others' needs first the good karma will flow back to you tenfold. Gerber and Paugh also explore winning strategies such as The Art of Selectivity, a well-honed ability to define which relationships matter most for you and decide how you will maintain them over time. 

Full of helpful advice on how to communicate with anyone about anything, Google-proof your reputation, and much more, Superconnector is a must-hear for those seeking personal and business success.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2018 Scott Gerber & Ryan Paugh (P)2018 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"You can't build a successful business without building successful relationships. The authors behind this book are the real deal. They will teach you how to systematically and authentically build a meaningful community around you." (Barbara Corcoran, Shark on ABC's Shark Tank)

"A top business book to get ahead in 2018." (Entrepreneur)

"A book to help you improve your business networking and build real relationships." (Forbes)

Very Long Ad

Giant advertisement for the author's company. It became very repetitive after the first couple hours.

Mixed Messaging

The authors go between an implied and occasionally explicit “what’s in it for me” approach to a giving but wise attitude toward relationship building. They use a wide variety of sources and anecdotes, but there primary foundation seems to be Adam Grant, particularly his work in “Give and Take”. Though this book much more focused on becoming a valuable connector of others than is Grant’s publication, I found “Give and Take” expresses a much more consistent and compelling approach to reach the same end.

Over all the book was just ok. Helpful in cases buy lacking or incongruous in others. The most useful piece for me was the section on why and how to build an personal website found at the end of chapter 15.

Two simple ideas

The content of this book can be put on one page.
1. Karma: do good things and good things will happen.
2. Learn about Chialdini's research.

The book is a collection of stories. May be helpful to some, but it takes too much time to listen so I didn't finish it and switched to the next item on my listening list.

Also the narration made it hard to listen to.

Old wisdom, fresh approach!

Old wisdom, put others first and your needs will be met. This book does a good job of laying out a plan with the reasons why and the results you should expect. I am starting it over for a second listen. It was chocked full of excellent suggestions.

Good? Some value, but work required

Worth listening to but if you've researched networking, actively participated in BNI, etc some of the material will be familiar. Definitely good to read early in a career or when "reinventing," oneself.

Changed my way of networking

If you are are still handing out business cards and browsing LinkedIn to expand you network. Then this is the right book for you.

Scott Greber and Ryan paugh shares their insight on how to really build a network that matters.

The secret is…

There is no secret! So they mentio , yet my takeaway is to focus on thoughtful, well informed, well timed generosity. Great book!

ok

it was ok. I have listened to many audio books and had hoped for a bit more

more of the same.

was hoping for something new or insights. didnt get any.
very repetetive content. would not really recomend.

very useful and to the point

Great book, changed the way i precive networking and opened my eye on a better approach.