30. Relationships Are Your Competitive Advantage: Building a Relationship Operating System with Caroline Dell

Networking gets a bad rap, but what if the problem isn't networking itself? What if it is the way we've been thinking about it all along?In this episode of the Not Perfect Networking Podcast, Zoe sits down with Caroline Dell to reframe networking as what it really is: relationship building. Caroline is the founder of Goodword, a relationship operating system for the AI era, and former employee #5 at Chief, where she helped scale the executive women's network from 200 to over 20,000 members.Even if you think "I'm bad at networking," this episode will show you how to move from transactional to relational connections, and practical strategies for staying visible and connected before you need something.In this episode:The super connector who changed Caroline's career trajectory twice (and how you can find yours)Why AI is actually making your relationships more valuable, not lessHow to think about your network as your personal board of advisorsThe golden rule that changes everything about networkingThe one question that breaks the ice better than small talkWhat a "relationship operating system" actually does—and why you might need onePractical ways to stay visible and keep your network updated Connect with Caroline: Website: https://www.goodword.com/Connect with Zoe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37