Since my doctorate is done, I'm back into reading more for FUN! 📚 I want to share a few of my takeaways from #socialchemistry by Marissa King which are directly applicable to #rollerderbyleadership since my last post sharing resources was so well received. 🤝 That being said this book has blown my mind so there might need to be a few posts! 🧠 According to Yale professor King's research, there are three networking styles that can make or break your team dynamics: 🌟 EXPANSIONIST - The teammate who knows EVERYONE in the derby community. Great for recruitment and growing the league, but might spread energy thin. 🔗 BROKER - The captain who connects skaters from different experience levels and brings fresh strategies from other leagues. Innovation gold! 🤝 CONVENER - The teammate who builds that unbreakable team bond. Creates the trust that makes those risky jam strategies work. The game-changer? Your league needs ALL THREE to thrive. Are you building a network that supports every s...