Start Building Power, Not Friendships

If you’ve ever wondered why your professional network feels supportive but not strategic, this episode will change the way you think about connection and influence.

In this conversation, host Dr. Natalie Luke sits down with Liz Weber, CMC, CSP — one of the Top 30 Global Gurus for Leadership (2025) alongside icons like John Maxwell and Simon Sinek. Liz is an advisor to boards, executives, and leadership teams around the world, known for helping organizations focus on the right things at the right time to drive performance, profits, and cultural strength.

Together, Natalie and Liz dismantle the myth that “being nice” or “making friends” is the path to success. Instead, they reveal how true leaders build networks of power — rooted in trust, clarity, and mutual growth.

Resources
Visit Liz’s website → WBSLLC.com

Connect on LinkedIn → @lizwebercmc

🧭 Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Redefine Networking as Power-Building

2️⃣ Curate Your “Spice Rack” of Relationships

3️⃣ Apply the 5-5-5 Framework

4️⃣ Speak Up Without Apology

5️⃣ Build Relationships That Earn Trust — Not Drain It

6️⃣ Elevate from Problem Identifier → Problem Solver → Partner

7️⃣ Revisit Your Network as You Grow

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