How To Build A World-Class Network By Leading With Generosity With Ronen Olshansky

Join us as we welcome Ronan to the podcast to discuss his evolution from finance and tech to becoming a community-focused entrepreneur. In this episode, Ronan shares his experiences of opening a bar in Brazil, building the largest tech startup community in Los Angeles with Cross Campus, and pivoting during the pandemic. He now focuses on Connected Success, a business dedicated to enhancing strategic networking through intentional relationship building. Ronan offers insights on the importance of deep connections, how to lead with generosity, and the relevance of a systematic approach to maintain and grow meaningful relationships. For those interested in leveling up their networking skills, Ronan provides practical advice and announces an upcoming cohort for further engagement and community building.

01:49 The Importance of Relationships in Team Performance

02:54 Strategic Networking in the Modern World

04:31 Myths and Mindsets About Networking

06:47 Intentionality and Systems in Networking

09:35 Focus and Generosity in Networking

16:08 Conversational Strategies and Depth

20:47 Common Aha Moments and Personal Shifts

Connect with Ronen:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronensky/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronenolshansky
Website: http://www.connectedsuccess.com/

Connect with Raul:

https://dogoodwork.io/apply

https://dogoodwork.io/free-growth-resources

Developing the Future of Work with Tianna Linton

In this podcast episode, Tiana Linton, founder of a personal branding marketing agency based in Hawaii, discusses her innovative solution to improve workplace productivity through a custom-built AI-based tool. She explains how the tool differs from existing project management software by eliminating mundane tasks and providing a user experience akin to having a personal assistant. Tiana shares her journey from concept to market, the challenges faced as a non-technical founder, and the importance of mentorship and a supportive board. The episode delves into the overarching goal of making work more meaningful by leveraging technology to augment, rather than replace, human effort.

00:21 Tiana's Background and Vision

00:58 The Problem with Current Tools

01:39 Building a Custom Solution

02:05 AI-Powered Productivity

02:24 Making Work Meaningful

04:29 Evolution of the Idea

05:04 From Idea to Implementation

09:41 Challenges and Market Validation

12:29 Data Privacy and AI

16:07 Non-Technical Founder Journey

21:00 Building the Right Team

Connect with Tianna

https://allius.ai/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiannalinton/

Connect with Raul

https://dogoodwork.io/apply

https://dogoodwork.io/free-growth-resources

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/

Empathy in Leadership: Cultivating Compassionate Cultures with Erika, Chief Empathy Officer

In this podcast episode, Erika, the Chief Empathy Officer and CEO of Directorie, shares her journey of embracing empathy-driven leadership. She explains the intentionality behind her unique title and how it shapes company culture, particularly in high-stakes industries like pharmaceuticals. Erika highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing employee needs, including advocating for pet bereavement leave, as a way to build loyalty and drive financial growth. The discussion also covers how integrating empathy can alleviate unmanaged grief costs, improve retention, and enhance overall business operations.

00:04 The Role of a Chief Empathy Officer

01:22 Empathy in High-Stakes Industries

02:34 Moments That Matter: Building Empathy at Work

03:04 The Importance of One-on-Ones

06:23 Empathy and Pet Bereavement Leave

10:53 The Business Case for Empathy

Connect with Erika

• Instagram erika_sinner

• directorie.com

Connect with Raul

• dogoodwork.io

• linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork

• dogoodwork.io/apply