85% of jobs are filled through networking. 70% are never even posted publicly. And most leaders only network when they're desperate — which is like only watering your plants when they're already dying.In this episode — Part 1 of Kabrina Ashley's 4-part Seeing People series — she breaks down why most leaders are networking completely wrong, and what the research says actually works.Networking isn't about conferences, events, or rubbing shoulders with the right people. It's about seeing people — really seeing them. And it starts somewhere you'd never expect.IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 — The stat that should stop every leader cold: 85% networking, 70% never posted3:30 — Networking is not about events or places — it's about people (the Publix story)8:00 — The referral gap: only 6% of applications are referrals, but they account for 37% of hires13:00 — Transactional networking vs. genuine connection: why most people do it wrong18:00 — How to go deeper in conversations and actually make someone feel seen23:00 — You don't need to be in every room. You need your name to arrive before you do.28:00 — Finding networking opportunities when you live inside the corporate bubble▶ Continue the series: Watch Part 2 — https://youtu.be/AD_2HAUZi7EKEY QUESTIONS THIS EPISODE ANSWERS:• How do you network effectively as a corporate leader?• Why is networking important even when you're not looking for a job?• How do referrals actually work and how do you get more of them?• What's the difference between transactional and genuine professional networking?• How do you get your name mentioned in rooms you're not in?TAKE THE FREE CLEAR AUDIT:→ Get a science-backed review of your leadership, team, and culture: fullstrengthleader.com/clearABOUT KABRINA ASHLEY:Kabrina Ashley is an applied neuroscience practitioner, executive coach, and former Disney trainer. She coaches C-suite leaders and high-growth teams across industries.CONNECT:Website: https://fullstrengthleader.comLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kabrina-ashley#NetworkingTips #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalNetworking #BrainBasedLeadership #FullStrengthLeader #KabrinaAshley #CareerGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #SeeingPeople