Andrew Brummer - Why Networking Feels So Hard, and Why People Choose to Follow You Anywhere

Why Networking Feels So Hard, and Why People Choose to Follow You AnywherePeople talk a lot about networking. Tips, tactics, frameworks. What they talk about far less is the discomfort. Reaching out without a clear reason. Walking up to strangers. The quiet fear of sounding self-serving or unnecessary.I have been thinking about why networking feels so difficult for thoughtful, capable people, and why some leaders seem to build deep trust and loyalty without ever appearing to “network” at all.That question led me to Andrew Brümmer.Andrew is open about his unease with networking, his resistance to self-promotion, and the awkward reality of reconnecting with people after time has passed. At the same time, he is someone people actively choose to follow. Colleagues say they would work next to him anywhere, anytime.In this conversation, we explore the link between the two. Why networking that actually works looks more like service than strategy. How listening builds reputations faster than visibility. And why the leaders people follow anywhere are often the same ones who admit they find networking hard.This session is for anyone who wants to build meaningful connections without pretending it comes naturally.#InspiringConversations #Leadership #Networking #AuthenticLeadership #Trust #Listening #WorkplaceCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #HappinessAtWork #PodMatch