Many people have an easy time knowing when the connection is good on the phone, but they have no idea if they're connecting with others in everyday situations. How do I tell? How do I know if I've connected with others? I look for the signs. When I interact wiht people, wheather one on one, wiht a group, or with an audience I know I've connected when:
Extra Effort- people go the extra mile
Unsolicited Appreciation- they say positive things
Unguarded Openness- they demonstrate trust
Increased Communication- they express themselves more readliy
Enjoyable Experiences- they feel good about what they're doing
Emotional Bondeness- they display a connection on an emotional level
Positive Energy- their emotional "batteries" are charged by being together
Growing Synergy- their effectiveness is greater than the sum of their contributions
Unconditional Love- they are accepting without reservations
Here are a few quotes taken from the book:
"It's not enough just to work hard. It's not enough to do a great job. To be successful, you really need to learn how to communicate with others."
"Connecting is the ability to communicate with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them."
"The number one critereia for advancement and promotion for professionals is an ability to communicate effectively." Harvard Business Review
"If I went back to college again, I'd concentrate on two area: learning to write and to speak before an audience. Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively."
- Gerald Ford
"When you connect with others, you position yourself to make the most of your skills and talents."
"No matter what your goals are, connecting can help you."
"The ability to connect with others begins with understanding the value of people."
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