12 Ways the Best Leaders are Connectors instead of Networkers

On this episode I share a timely leadership lesson on Why the Best Leaders are Connectors instead of Networkers. LIsten in to the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 234. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and DIGITAL FAST 2025 for their partnership on this episode.

DIGITAL FAST 2025

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CONVOY OF HOPE 

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You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

The 10 People You Need in Your Leadership Circle + 5 New Music Albums to Check Out

See the 10 Kinds of People You Need in Your Leadership Circle below. I unpack this list on the latest episode of the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 168. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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10 Kinds of People You Need in Your Leadership Circle

1. Mentor – levels you up because they’re ahead of you in life, leadership and on the journey.

2. Coach – holds you accountable and helps build a plan that you are accountable to, regarding life, leadership, fitness, marriage, finance.

3. Advisor – confidant on the journey with you- asks you really good questions and walks alongside you. Pull the best out of you as a guide on the journey. Provide strategy and discernment.

4. Consultant – provides a solution to a problem in a given time and then goes away – strong expertise and thought leadership- show up for a project.

5. Sponsor- helps you rise in an organization, industry or space. Leverage their influence to help you get further faster.

6. Counselor/therapist- helps you stay holistically healthy – unpack personal challenges.

7. Board of director – holds oversight and speaks into you as a leader; many times have the ability to hire/fire you depending on structure of your organization.

8. Pastor – spiritual shepherd in your spiritual life.

9. Protégé- someone you’re raising up and mentoring and leveling up.

10. Client/customer – someone who pays you for an expertise or service, or product or resource.

 5 New Music Albums to Check Out

Sing as One - LifeChurch Worship

We the Kingdom Live from the Ryman – We the Kingdom

Why Not Right Now – Jesus Culture

Live from Lift: Creative Conference – Passion Music

Ascend – Red Rocks Worship

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, Carey Nieuwhof and many more.

New Interview with John Mark Comer + 8 Young Leaders to Know

Check out Part One of my interview with John Mark Comer on the H3 Leadership Podcast. John Mark is a bestselling author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and his latest book is Live No Lies. He is the host of the Live No Lies Podcast as well as This Cultural Moment Podcast. a thought leader on spiritual practices and discipleship, and recently launched a new non profit called Practicing the Way.. We talk leadership, transitioning from lead pastor, his new book, hustle and hurry, and much more.

Plus, 8 new Young Leaders you should know, and as always the 5 Things from the Internet list with recommendations on new books and articles, both below. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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8 Young Leaders You Need to Know

1. Andrea Wong - San Francisco-based PGA professional golfer and lifestyle blogger

2. Jrue Holiday - NBA champion with the Milwaukee Bucks and Olympic champion with Team USA, and founder of the JLH Social Impact Fund

3. Charlie Hughes - Pompano Beach, FL-based young adult pastor of Rally Nights at Church by the Glades

4. Laura Leigh Turner - NYC-based performing singer and artist, part of Mean Girls on Broadway, and host of Living in the Light Podcast

5. Jenessa Wait - Austin-based pastor, author and hand lettering artist

6. Ryan Maher - founder of Bible Lock Screens, influencer and podcaster, and leading Instagram ministry for Life Church

7. Eric Wood - former NFL player and pro bowler, and now speaker, author, commentator and host of the What’s Next with Eric Wood Podcast

8. Sara Kim - CA-based violinist, mom and founder of Handmade by Sara Kim, a DIY and paper flowers company

5 Things from the Internet

Thrive Online Conference – On-Demand is now available of all interviews from the conference for FREE

Purpose Driven CEO Podcast – new podcast from Sean Kouplen, president of Regent Bank in Oklahoma

Homecoming (Live) – new album from Bethel Music

Facebook is spending 50 million to build the metaverse – article from The Verge

Check out the new Lebron James Innovation Center at NIKE – article from Fast Company

Steve Jobs 3-point formula for leading effective meetings – article from INC

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon and many more.

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Interview with Donald Miller, Carey Nieuwhof Part 2, and Weekly Recommendations

Check out my interview with Donald Miller on the H3 Leadership Podcast. Don is a NYT bestselling author, founder of StoryBrand and his latest book is Business Made Simple. He is the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast, one of the most popular and influential leadership podcasts in the world, and a popular speaker and overall marketing guru. We talk leadership, being a father, how to stand out as an employee, telling your story today, why Business Made Simple works and much more. Plus, the 5 Things from the Internet list with recommendations on new books and articles to read below.

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

You can also listen to the Carey Nieuwhof Part 2 episode here. Carey and i discuss speaking and travel, how to connect with someone, what he's dreaming and praying about, and reaching out to people you admire

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5 Things from the Internet (way more than 5!!)

How Managers Become Leaders – article from Harvard Business Review

Let’s Have Church – new album from Thrive Worship (Bayside Church)

8 Social Media Marketing Trends and Predictions for 2022 and Beyond – from Social Media Today

Live No Lies Podcast – new podcast from John Mark Comer

Crazy Faith – new book from Michael Todd

The 11 Worst Business Ideas of the last 40 Years – article from Inc.

Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World’s Most Successful Entrepreneurs – new book from Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn

Risk: A Users Guide – new book from Stanley McChrystal, author of Team of Teams

The Ultimate Guide to Running an Executive Meeting – article from First Round

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon and many more.

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September Top Ten Leadership List

Here is the September Top Ten Leadership List. Heard first on the H3 Leadership Podcast. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website. You can also hear my thoughts on the 5 reasons why Chick-fil-A is such a trusted brand.

Articles

The Annual TIME 100 List – from TIME Magazine

40 One-Sentence Email Tips – from Josh Spector

Podcasts

Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast – interviewing Carey Nieuwhof for a 2-part series

Lifestyle Investor Podcast – Justin Donald interviewing me on episode 47

Books

The Genius of Jesus – new book from Erwin McManus

Faith-Driven Entrepreneur – from Henry Kaestner, JD Greear, Chip Ingram

Voices

Liz Bohannon – author of Beginners Pluck, Forbes Top 20 Speaker

McKenzie Melton – comeback against Notre Dame of Florida State quarterback from career-ending knee injury

Music

Never Land 2 – Andy Mineo new album coming out this week

Worship Forever – live album from Michael W. Smith

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You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon and many more.