Hi everyone, Bill Storm here from the Lessons in Leadership Podcast. Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting Michelle Tillis Lederman, a true expert in workplace communication and relationships. Michelle has been named one of Forbes' Top 25 Networking Experts and one of the Top 30 Communication Professionals by Global Gurus. Michelle is also the author of four books, including the internationally known, The 11 Laws of Likability, and her latest The Connectors Advantage. A former finance executive and NYU Professor, Michelle is a regular in the media appearing on NBC, CBS, Fox, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, CNBC, and others. Michelle is known for helping people work better together and advance their individual impact. In our conversation, Michelle unpacked the concept of "Connected Leadership," a relationship-first approach to leadership that drives productivity, engagement, and results. Here are some key takeaways and actionable insights from our conversation. Bill Storm PS. If you like today's message, here are four ways I can help you grow faster… 1. Join the team: https://www.billstorm.com/join-the-team.html 2. 1:1 executive-level coaching to help you overcome the limiting beliefs, patterns, and habits keeping you from achieving the outcomes you seek in your personal and professional life. 3. Speak at your next event. 4. Conduct a mindset, sales, or leadership training workshop for your team. https://www.billstorm.com/ Michelle Tillis Lederman , is an expert on workplace communications and relationships. Named by Forbes as one of the Top 25 Networking Experts, and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. Michelle, a MG100 Coach, is the author of four books including the internationally known, The 11 Laws of Likability, and her latest The Connectors Advantage. Michelle is a connection creator and CEO of Executive Essentials, which provides customized communications and leadership programs for fortune 500, non-profit, university and government clients. A former finance executive and NYU Professor, Michelle is a regular in the media appearing on NBC, CBS, Fox, NPR, the Wall Street Journal, NY Times, CNBC, and others. Michelle is known for helping people work better together and advance their individual impact. Connect with Michelle: LinkedIn Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/connected-leadership-6898954629854683138/ Book Special: https://michelletillislederman.com/gift-of-connection/ FREE GIFT Link: http://michelletillislederman.com/giftpack/ Connected Leader Course: https://www.connectedleaderclub.com/the-course Social Media: Website: http://www.michelletillislederman.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationexpertspeaker YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MichelleLederman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtlederman/ Bill Storm is a seasoned advisor and consultant renowned for his expertise in driving peak performance and fostering effective leadership within Fortune 500 companies. With a multifaceted skill set spanning organizational systems, the psychology of achievement, team building, and sales, Bill is a trusted resource for executives, managers, and team leaders seeking to maximize their potential. Drawing from his extensive experience as a Peak Performance Strategist with the Tony Robbins organization and Team-Building Specialist with the John Maxwell Leadership Team, Bill has developed a unique set of frameworks tailored to the needs of industry leaders. These frameworks provide a foundation for building winning teams and achieving sustainable success in today's competitive landscape. https://www.billstorm.com/…