Building Connections That Count (Feat. David Homan and Dr. Noah Askin)
Mon Sep 08 2025
In this episode, organizational sociologist Dr. Noah Askin and relationship-building expert David Homan share how generosity and authenticity are the real foundations of meaningful relationships.
What started as Noah’s open office hours during the pandemic grew into hundreds of conversations and, ultimately, a powerful partnership with David. Together, they’ve discovered that connection isn’t something you pursue after success — it’s what sustains you on the way there.
They reveal why lasting networks are built on trust, not transactions, and how even the smallest acts of generosity can spark relationships that transform careers and communities.
You’ll learn why connection comes before achievement, how to build a network rooted in authenticity, and why showing up consistently for others pays off in the long run.
LEARN MORE:
> > Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World (https://orchestratedconnecting.com/book)
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In this episode, organizational sociologist Dr. Noah Askin and relationship-building expert David Homan share how generosity and authenticity are the real foundations of meaningful relationships. What started as Noah’s open office hours during the pandemic grew into hundreds of conversations and, ultimately, a powerful partnership with David. Together, they’ve discovered that connection isn’t something you pursue after success — it’s what sustains you on the way there. They reveal why lasting networks are built on trust, not transactions, and how even the smallest acts of generosity can spark relationships that transform careers and communities. You’ll learn why connection comes before achievement, how to build a network rooted in authenticity, and why showing up consistently for others pays off in the long run. LEARN MORE: > > Orchestrating Connection: How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World (https://orchestratedconnecting.com/book) WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: > > We’re trying out a shorter format for Motivational Mondays! Take our quick 2-minute survey to let us know what you think. (nsls.org/mm-survey)