Synopses & Reviews
ConnectAbility -noun: 1. an agile approach to running an organization that takes into account the psychology of human interaction; 2. the only way to do business in todays economy
Drawing from the powerful lessons of emotional awareness and relationship dynamics, ConnectAbility promotes a sophisticated yet simple method for developing superior partnerships guaranteed to create quality results on a consistent basis. Even the best-intentioned team players too often focus more on communicating their own ideas than hearing and understanding what others have to say. ConnectAbility changes all this using eight steps to fostering optimum communication, which include:
- Sharing your power with others
- Expressing yourself with authenticity
- Engaging your audience with humor
- Challenging yourself by taking charge
- Maintaining awareness of emotional dynamics
The book contains two tests you can take that will help you pinpoint your own level of ConnectAbility.
ConnectAbility is your key to getting things done in a positive manner that benefits not only you and your team--but the organization as a whole.
Synopsis
In an economy rife with layoffs, "ConnectAbility" provides the necessary skills to help employees at all levels retain their jobs--and find success. The authors introduce a framework for getting things done in a positive manner that benefits employees as well as the organization as a whole.
About the Author
David Ryback, Ph.D., is an internationally acclaimed speaker and consultant, as well as a columnist for
Business to Business.
Jim Cathcart is president of Cathcart Institute, Inc., a research and consulting firm.
David Nour is a popular speaker and head of The Nour Group, a provider of business solutions for Fortune 500 clients.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction: What is ConnectAbility?
Chapter 1: Show Me the People
Chapter 2: The Neuroscience of ConnectAbility
Chapter 3: Flowing and Connecting
Chapter 4: Men, Women, and Faking It
Chapter 5: Becoming Agile in Business Relationships
Chapter 6: The Art of ConnectAbility
Chapter 7: Mastering Your Emotions with Confidence
Chapter 8: Connecting with Optimism
Conclusion
Appendix
Notes