You don’t have to be elitist either. I believe one mark of great leadership is to help people who probably can’t help you back. So take the time to do that for no other reason than it’s the right thing to do. Do an event that doesn’t fit your normal profile, and decide to do it for free. Or you may leave a spot open strategically to meet with entry-level employees or clients. Most of the great CEOs and other leaders I know do just that.
