Connecting Increases Your
Influence in Every Situation
If you can connect with others—one-on-one, in groups, and with an audience—your sense of community improves, your ability to create teamwork increases, and your influence skyrockets.
People who connect with others have better relationships, experience less conflict, and get more things done than those who cannot connect. Leaders who have learned the art of connection are able to communicate their ideas persuasively, establishing buy-in and attracting followers.
Connecting Is More Skill
Than Natural Talent
People aren’t born with the ability to connect, nor does it develop by accident. Connection happens when people hone their skills and mine their experiences. Great communicators make the most of their background, personality, natural abilities, and knowledge in order to engage with other people or an audience—whether in conversation with one person or when speaking to a gathering of thousands.
It’s not enough just to work hard. It’s not enough to do a great job.
