OTS 088: Don't Be "That Guy" - Scott Gerber

Today’s guest is an industry leader in building and managing personalized, invitation-only communities for world-class executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. He is CEO of The Community Company, an organization that builds community-driven programs for global brands and media companies, founder of Young Entrepreneur Council, an invitation-only organization comprised of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs and founder of Forbes Councils, a collective of invitation-only organizations for top-notch executives. He is also an internationally syndicated columnist, author of “Never Get a ‘Real’ Job” and co-author of “Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships that Matter.” Please join me in welcoming Scott Gerber. In this episode, we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership and partnership go hand in hand. Good leaders know how to lead by consensus because they have put together a team of smart people who deserve to be heard. how he has been active in leadership roles from an early age, and how those roles shaped him into the leader he is today. his experience with business failure and how it was one of the greatest lessons he’s ever learned. his view of the cross-section of humanity and technology and how he uses technology to enhance relationships. his thoughts on generational differences in his business model. how he was able to identify and then work with his weaknesses to create a successful business. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OntheSchmooze.com - episode 88 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices