What Makes us Influential

This audio podcast is about how to build influence and the importance of the people you surround yourself with.

The speakers, Kurt and Tim, introduce John Levy, a behavioral scientist who discusses the concept of influence. John says that influence is not about having a lot of followers or being famous, but rather about the ability to impact others and achieve your goals.

John outlines four key aspects of building connections:

Generosity: This lowers people's defenses and makes them more receptive to you.
Novelty: People are drawn to new and interesting things.
Curation: Bringing together people who will find each other interesting.
Awe and Wonder: Creating a sense of awe or wonder makes you unforgettable.
Trust is also essential for influence. John says that there are three tenets of trust: competence, truthfulness, and benevolence. Benevolence, having other people's best interests at heart, is the most important.

The podcast ends with a call to action for the viewers to reflect on the conversations they are having and the people they are having them with.