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The Art of Networking with David Nothmann
May 07, 2025 · 39 min

Level-up your career by investing in the relationships that really matter. David Nothmann — a seasoned strategic growth leader with 25+ years of experience in agriculture, technology, and food innovation—joins the Cultivating Leaders Podcast for a discussion around building relationships. He shares practical insights on how leaders can build trust intentionally, approach networking as a learned skill, and play the long game when it comes to cultivating influence.

David dives into:

Relationships as an Asset: Real success is built through authentic, long-term relationships Networking How-To’s: It takes an intentional mindset, preparation, and follow up. Building Trust in Professional Relationships: Investing in people early builds the trust needed when stakes are high.

Whether you're navigating career growth or leading change, David's mindset of "relationships first" offers a blueprint for a lasting leadership impact.