Connecting Is Not Enough - The Networking Radio Show

Is your leadership style costing you a fortune? In this high-energy episode from the archive, Andy Lopata revisits a global conversation with employee engagement specialists Scott Friedman and Paul ter Wal. They challenge the outdated "command and control" hierarchy, replacing it with a radical yet profitable philosophy: Happiness makes money. Engagement isn't just a corporate program or a ping-pong table in the breakroom—it is a two-way street built on a foundation of absolute trust. You’ll hear Scott share a powerful technique for setting the intention from day one by asking new hires to agree that this will be the “best job they’ve ever had.” Meanwhile, Paul breaks down why leaders should stop standing on top of their teams and start standing behind them. From the "I Test" of inclusive language, to the scientific reason you should never lead more than 20 people if you actually want to listen, this episode is a masterclass in modern leadership. Discover how to turn "quiet quitting" into high-performance e