The Enlightened Executive
The Enlightened Executive
Susan Drumm
Why the Biggest Doors Open When You're Not in the Room: Lessons from Broadway on Becoming Referable
28 minutes Posted Oct 7, 2026 at 2:54 pm.
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Have you ever wondered why you're not landing that coveted piece of business?

 You have the expertise, the results and the reputation. Yet the biggest opportunities still seem to go to someone else.

In this episode of The Enlightened Executive, Susan Drumm sits down with Michael Roderick, former Broadway producer and CEO of Small Pond Enterprises. Michael says the doors that matter most often open because of what people say about you when you're not in the room. In this conversation, you'll discover: 

  • The simple three-letter framework behind why some ideas get shared while others are forgotten
  • Why remembering more starts with focusing on less
  • How some of the most generous leaders may be quietly pushing people away
  • The "triple threat" thinking talents, and which one drives you
  • Two moves you can make this week to become more referable

If you're an executive or entrepreneur who wants your expertise to open bigger doors, this episode is for you.