In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Andy Lopata, Best Selling Author, Mentor, Trainer & Speaker.Episode highlights[01:56] - How differences in opinion can elevate relationships[04:38] - What was the inspiration behind connected leadership?[07:34] - Why do great leaders rely heavily on professional relationships?[09:26] - Tips on how to build these relationships[11:51] - The importance of building your personal brand[15:21] - Andy's personal learning from being vulnerable[16:28] - A look at performance, image and exposure[17:27] - What steps can we take to build our internal profile[20:00] - The benefit of exposing yourself to other functions within the business[23:11] - The importance of protecting your reputation[26:58] - A brief look at Andy's new book[31:16] - What was your biggest learning when researching the from the book?[34:43] - Parting advice for youIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.