{"product_id":"connect-first-52-simple-ways-to-ignite-success-meaning-and-joy-at-work-9781260457834","title":"Connect First 52 Simple Ways to Ignite Success Meaning and Joy at Work","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e#1 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWALL STREET JOURNAL\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBESTSELLER \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eâ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSA TODAY \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA renowned business psychologist, advisor, and consultant to the worldâs leading companies reveals the key to greater success, meaning, and joy at work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTechnology has enabled us to be more interconnected today than ever before. So why do so many of us feel isolated and undervalued at work? Why does it feel like something is missing? It doesnât have to be this way. In these rapidly changing, challenging times, how do weâYOUâdevelop the intuition, self-awareness, and interpersonal agility required to prosper?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHereâs what weâve lost track of: organizations are run by people, and people run on emotions. Strong relationships are the bedrock of lasting success, meaning, and joy at work. In this life-changing guide, Dr. Melanie \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREFACE \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART I\u003cbr\u003eESTABLISH RESPECT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 SMILE\u003cbr\u003eActivate Immediate Connection \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 SAY “PLEASE”\u003cbr\u003eIt Implies Freedom to Comply (or Not) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 SAY “THANK YOU”\u003cbr\u003eThe People You Neglect Can Undermine Your Success \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 CALL PEOPLE BY THEIR NAMES\u003cbr\u003eIgnite Attention and Recognize Individuality \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 OFFER PRAISE\u003cbr\u003ePride Is Rocket Fuel \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 GOT IT? THEN SAY SO!\u003cbr\u003eHelp Coworkers Manage Their Time \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7 PROVIDE FEEDBACK\u003cbr\u003eIt Benefits Everyone \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART II\u003cbr\u003eENGAGE ALL OF YOUR SENSES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8 SEE EVERYBODY\u003cbr\u003eThose on the Margins Often Have Greater Perspective \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9 LISTEN TO INSPIRE\u003cbr\u003eDeepen the Conversation by Responding Without Words \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 SILENCE\u003cbr\u003eBe Quiet Together \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11 TOUCH\u003cbr\u003eIt Transforms an Interaction \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 EAT TOGETHER\u003cbr\u003eFood Is Bait for Conversation and Creates Connection \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART III\u003cbr\u003eBECOME POPULAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13 BE PRESENT\u003cbr\u003eShowing Up Is Just the Start \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14 SHARE INFORMATION\u003cbr\u003eNews Is a Virtual Valium \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15 BE A MAGNET\u003cbr\u003eBecome the Person People Want to Be With \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16 KNOW HOW TO ENTER\u003cbr\u003eFirst Impressions Stick \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e17 TELL STORIES\u003cbr\u003eConnect by Hacking Your Colleagues’ Right Brains \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 DON’T JUST DO SOMETHING, SIT THERE!\u003cbr\u003eLuxuriate in Not Having an Immediate Solution \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19 CHALLENGE NEGATIVE THINKING\u003cbr\u003eStop Noise Pollution \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20 HAVE A POINT OF VIEW\u003cbr\u003eCultivate an Informed Perspective \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e21 YOU DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE RIGHT\u003cbr\u003eTrust Me on This, I’m Not Wrong \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART IV\u003cbr\u003eGROW LOYALTY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e22 ENSURE ROLE CLARITY\u003cbr\u003eProvide the Context and Permission \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23 CONNECT JOBS TO THE LARGER MISSION\u003cbr\u003eThere’s Always a Why \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e24 OFFER THE GIFT OF TIME\u003cbr\u003eWe All Have Too Much to Do \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e25 KNOW WHEN YOU ARE DONE\u003cbr\u003eClear Goals Enable You to Declare “Finished” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e26 THERE’S PLENTY FOR EVERYONE!\u003cbr\u003eAssume an Abundance—Not Scarcity—Mentality \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e27 BANK SOCIAL COLLATERAL\u003cbr\u003eGive Now to Succeed in the Future \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e28 STROKE THEIR NARCISSISM\u003cbr\u003eAll Egos Need a Little Love \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e29 CREATE RITUALS\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate Success and Grow from Mistakes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e30 GENERATE JOY AND LAUGHTER\u003cbr\u003eEnergize Your Workplace \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART V\u003cbr\u003eRESOLVE CONFLICT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e31 STAND IN SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES\u003cbr\u003eExperience Their Point of View \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32 DECODE YOUR COLLEAGUES’ EMOTIONAL CLUES\u003cbr\u003eThey’re the Key to Connection and Success \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e33 APOLOGIZE\u003cbr\u003eDon’t Justify or Explain Why \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e34 ACCEPT THAT YOU WON’T BE UNDERSTOOD\u003cbr\u003eSometimes the System Isn’t Ready for Your Ideas \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e35 NEGOTIATE A PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACT\u003cbr\u003eMutually Commit to Extreme Honesty \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e36 ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF\u003cbr\u003eThe Discomfort Will Be Worth It \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e37 NAME THE ELEPHANT\u003cbr\u003eIt’s Taking Up Way Too Much Room \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e38 BE A SIMPLIFIER, NOT A COMPLICATOR\u003cbr\u003eMake Precision Execution Seem Easy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART VI\u003cbr\u003eFIGHT FEAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e39 STEP OUTSIDE YOUR COMFORT ZONE\u003cbr\u003eBeing a Little Terrified Is Good for You \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40 INVITE OTHERS IN\u003cbr\u003eTake the First Step \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e41 BE A GRACIOUS HOST\u003cbr\u003eTackling the Hard Stuff Is Easier When\u003cbr\u003eEveryone Is Comfortable \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e42 BE A PERSON FIRST!\u003cbr\u003eHelp Strangers Feel Less Strange \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e43 FOCUS ON FACILITATION\u003cbr\u003eBoost the Quality of Conversations by Attending to Details \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e44 BUILD A BRIDGE\u003cbr\u003eConnect Through Nonwork Interests and Experiences \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e45 CREATE THE GROUP YOU WANT TO BE PART OF\u003cbr\u003eThere’s Energy and Power in Numbers \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e46 BE PRACTICALLY OPTIMISTIC\u003cbr\u003eInstill Hope \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART VII\u003cbr\u003eHAVE A BIG IMPACT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e47 EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN\u003cbr\u003eThe Future Depends on It \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e48 HONOR HISTORY\u003cbr\u003eLet the Past Propel You Forward \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e49 EMBRACE AGING AT WORK\u003cbr\u003e60 Is the New 30 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 LEVERAGE YOUR PLATFORM\u003cbr\u003eMake a Difference \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e51 CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO\u003cbr\u003eUnleash Intergenerational Energy \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e52 DREAM AUDACIOUSLY\u003cbr\u003eMove Beyond Success to Significance \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCES \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINDEX \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53515653808471,"sku":"9781260457834","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/connect-first-52-simple-ways-to-ignite-success-meaning-and-joy-at-work-9781260457834","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}