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 today’s economy
Drawing from the powerful lessons of emotional awareness and relationshipdynamics, ConnectAbility promotes a sophisticated yet simple method for developingsuperior partnerships guaranteed to create quality results on a consistentbasis. Even the best-intentioned team players too often focus more oncommunicating their own ideas than hearing and understanding what othershave to say. ConnectAbility changes all this using eight steps to fostering optimumcommunication, 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 levelof ConnectAbility.
ConnectAbility is your key to getting things done in a positivemanner that benefits not only you and your team--but the organization as a whole.
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| Preface |
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| Introduction: What Is ConnectAbility? |
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Share Your Power with Others |
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The Neuroscience of Connectability |
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Communicate with Authenticity |
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Match Skills with Potential |
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Men, Women, and Faking It |
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Express What Is Relevant and True for You |
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Becoming Agile in Business Relationships |
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Engage Your Audience with Humor |
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The Art of Connectability |
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Overcome Failure Through Acceptance |
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Mastering Your Emotions with Confidence |
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Maintain Awareness of Emotional Dynamics |
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Challenge Yourself by Taking Charge |
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| Conclusion |
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| Appendix |
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| Notes |
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| Index |
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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.
