Death, Pallbearers, and Deep Connections – with Mark Brower
Tony Cline explores the concept of building “pallbearer” relationships in business – the deep, meaningful connections that transcend typical networking and become life-changing bonds. We discuss how focusing on depth rather than breadth creates exponential growth and transformation in both personal and business relationships.
• The Bhutanese people think about death three times daily, normalizing it and making it part of life
• Creating meaningful connections means identifying who would “carry your casket” – the ultimate honor
• Men in business often struggle with creating deep connections, causing us to suffer alone in silence
• Tony’s experience with his ultramarathon pacer Scott demonstrates the evolution of a deep relationship
• Vulnerability is the key to building pallbearer-level relationships
• Meaningful transformation happens in one-to-one connections, not in large group settings
• Consider making a list of your potential “pallbearers” and intentionally deepen those relationships
