In this episode of Executiveland, Elizabeth Freedman sits down with communication and networking expert Keith Bailey, co-founder of Articulated Intelligence. They explore why strategic relationships are one of the most overlooked leadership assets and why relationship capital deserves the same attention as financial, operational, and human capital.

Keith shares why networking isn’t about collecting contacts, but about investing in relationships that create long-term opportunities.

Key themes you’ll hear:

• How to identify the five strategic relationships that can have the biggest impact on your career
• Practical ways to build authentic connections at events and strengthen your existing professional network
• Why intentional communication is a critical leadership skill, and how to avoid “unintentional audience abuse”
• How a simple 90-day relationship plan can expand your influence and unlock new opportunities

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Mentioned in episode:
Networking Practice Labs: articulated-intelligence.com/practice-lab
The Go-Giver: amazon.com/Go-Giver-Expanded-Little-Powerful-Business/
The Art of Impossible: amazon.com/Art-Impossible-Peak-Performance-Primer

To learn more about Keith Bailey, articulated-intelligence.com/team

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