# The Introduction Economy

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Podcast: [CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ceo-daily-brief-with-dr-jessica-kriegel-6756640)
Published: 2026-07-02T09:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

In today's episode: The quality that made John immediately want to introduce Martin to everyone he knew. How to tell within the first two minutes whether a new connection will be worth your time. Why surrounding yourself with people who think exactly like you is the slowest path to growth. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, and Martin Gutmann, a professor of leadership in Switzerland, join Jessica to discuss when to lean into your network, who is worth a meeting, and why the best connections often come from the people least like you. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn

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