Leaders: Are you closely connected?
Leadership author John Maxwell released a book recently, Everyone Communicates, Few Connect. I cannot wait to read it. I believe he may have his finger on an important principle for achievers: Don’t confuse communication with connection. Even good communication fails to create a sustained connection. Good communication is not sufficient to sustain a meaningful connection.
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How do you build good connections in the world of work? I have felt connections with mentors and with people I have worked side-by-side for years. I think connection must require a high level of respect, which supports caring. A business relationship that moves beyond competition, and supports genuine interest in the other person provides a fertile ground for connection. We may not be used to the concept of authentic relationships at work; still I think this quality is essential for connection.
Leaders, look at your relationships. Are you connected with people because of a grand purpose in your life? Or are you trading favors? Do you connect with people because you share a common vision? Too many self-described leaders connect with people because they seek some benefit. If you are asking “what’s in it for me?” you probably won’t enjoy deep connections with others, a selfless condition in which both can grow. Effective leadership is cultivated with the help of growth-oriented relationships.* * * *
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Posted by Steve Broe at 4/22/2010 11:57 AM 
Categories: leader, Leadership, relationships, connections, communication
Tags: leaders in transition Career Impact Coaching Steve Broe
Categories: leader, Leadership, relationships, connections, communication
Tags: leaders in transition Career Impact Coaching Steve Broe
I am reading the book now. I will let you know when I complete it. It is a great simple read that not only discusses connecting, but exemplifies it in how the book is written.
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