Dr Rick L Mask: Building Social Capital with a Servant’s Heart

“Letting your people know you see them—that’s an undervalued leadership skill.”

What if every connection you made could be a seed of transformation, not a transaction? In this episode, Steve Ramona sits down with Dr. Rick L. Mask to illuminate how social capital can shift your life and leadership—not just your network.

Rick opens up about growing up fast, navigating trauma, and developing an “old soul” empathy. He defines social capital not as buzzword but as a living, breathing force: relational capital (the depth of connection), cognitive capital (the value in what you share), and structural capital (how others perceive you). He warns that these can grow or decay—like stocks in your interpersonal portfolio.

You’ll hear stories, tough truths, and practical steps (yes, you’ll walk away with tools) to:

Be intentional in connecting rather than going through the motions

Nurture relationships with humility and consistency

Lead in a way that sees and values people

Prune “bad apples” from your circle to protect your influence

If you’ve ever felt lonely in a hyper-connected world, struggled to lead authentically, or wondered how your impact could truly ripple outward—this is your episode. Lean in. Take notes. And let Rick’s wisdom challenge you to act differently today.

P.S. After you listen, choose one relationship you’ll invest in this week—and do something meaningful for it (a call, a thoughtful note, a small gift). That’s where social capital begins.

Guest Bio

Dr. Rick L. Mask is a thinker, storyteller, and advocate for more human leadership. Though his life included trauma and loss at a young age, Rick turned those early challenges into empathy, strength, and a mission: to help people live with deeper connection, clarity, and purpose. He is the author of Social Capital 2.0, exploring the inner mechanics of building relational, cognitive, and structural influence. Rick speaks with honesty, rigor, and heart to inspire change in individuals, teams, and organizations.
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