Creating Connections: The First Secret of Resilient Leaders

Be a resilient leader by relying on the power of connection—build enriching, impactful, diverse relationships so you can adjust your game plan and recover from challenging setbacks quickly!
Rapid developments in technology and industry are dominating the zeitgeist, making the ability to adapt quickly a vital quality for successful leaders.
Developments in digitization and AI, for instance, are shifting goalposts in a myriad of industries, and knowing how to lead and manage your team through tumultuous change can make or break your company.
Think of worldwide sensations like Atari, Nokia, or Toys "R" Us.
All once dominated their respective industries, only to fall by the wayside as disruptive innovations came into play.
Change, expected or unexpected, has left many companies out of business – but yours doesn’t have to be one of them if you rest your plan of action on key resilience strategies.
Of the many strategies that can propel your team to new heights of success, one that is often placed on the back burner or relegated to superficial team-building activities – is connection.
Any successful senior manager will tell you that many of their greatest Eureka! moments have taken place spontaneously, during an unexpected conversation at the office or a chance encounter at a café.
It is during these priceless moments of connection that you as a leader will come across information, ideas, and suggestions that could spark an era of rapid progress in your company.
You may wonder how to find the time to connect at a deeper level with your supervisors, colleagues, and employees.
After all, everyone has people to see, and tasks to complete.
This book will show you that creating authentic, positive, and mutually beneficial relationships will be one of the most beneficial investments you will make.
Consider it the ultimate playbook for everything you need to connect with the people who can make a difference in your leadership resilience.
Within its pages, you will find vital knowledge and reflection questions on the following:

• The reasons why relationships form the backbone of your professional ecosystem – how they help you adapt and thrive in times of change
• 8 practical tips for establishing and maintaining relationships with supervisors so you can mutually benefit from each other’s vision
• Your colleagues – a vital source of new ideas and perspectives that can help you overcome current work problems and challenges
• How to lead your team to success by creating a culture that fosters openness, sharing, and psychological safety, while emphasizing the importance of respecting key boundaries
• Why formal or informal mentoring programs can play a pivotal role in your growth and development as a leader
• Family and friends – why personal connections can provide you with diverse perspectives and original solutions you may not find at work alone
• The “Creating your own connections action plan” – a 15-step program to cultivate and maintain the relationships that will help you stand out as a visionary, team-oriented leader

And much more.
You have all the ingredients you need to foster close relationships with superiors, colleagues, collaborators, and employees.
By fostering openness, support, and empathy, you can completely transform your company’s culture.
Remember that one chance meeting could give rise to the spark of transformation, enabling your company to stand strong against your competition and the seismic shifts in your industry.