THIRSTY THURSDAY | NETWORKING THURSDAY — EPISODE #6
THE INNER CIRCLE: Build Your Personal Board of Directors—Who Has a Seat at Your Table?

Every successful company has a board of directors—but who helps guide the direction of your life, career and business?

In this episode of the Unbearably Bullish Podcast, Donald Johns explores how to intentionally build a personal board of directors: a trusted inner circle that provides perspective, accountability, expertise, introductions and honest feedback.

We break down the seven essential seats at the table:

• Mentor—shares wisdom and experience
• Sponsor—advocates when you are not in the room
• Connector—creates meaningful introductions
• Challenger—questions your assumptions
• Peer—grows alongside you
• Specialist—provides focused expertise
• Protégé—gives you an opportunity to lead and contribute

You’ll also discover the difference between a powerful inner circle and a comfortable echo chamber, why relationships require reciprocity, and how to measure relationship ROI through trust, growth, access, accountability and collaboration.

THE THIRSTY THURSDAY CHALLENGE: Draw your seven-seat table, identify who currently occupies each role, circle the empty seats and begin building one authentic relationship around a missing role. Then create value for someone else through an introduction, resource, encouragement or public recognition.

FEATURED DRINKS:
The Boardroom Ginger-Lime Mule and the zero-proof Boardroom Sparkler.

Your network may open the door. Your reputation earns you a seat. Your character determines whether people want you to stay.

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DISCLOSURE: This episode is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial, legal, career, business, medical or professional advice, and no outcome is guaranteed. Evaluate decisions according to your individual circumstances and consult appropriately qualified professionals when needed. Alcohol references are intended only for adults of legal drinking age. Alcohol is optional, and a zero-proof alternative is provided. If you choose to drink, consume responsibly, follow applicable laws, and never drink and drive.

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