John Amaechi’s journey from British bookworm to NBA player and organizational psychologist reveals that high performance requires vision, grit, and the recognition that success is often a collective effort rather than an individual achievement.
Erica Dhawan outlines five traits—curiosity, combination, courage, community, and combustion—that enhance connectional intelligence (CxQ) to foster innovation, illustrated by Colgate-Palmolive’s successful problem-solving approach with a new fluoride toothpaste.
In her critique of Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point,” Erica Dhawan argues that today’s social trends no longer rely on a few well-connected individuals, emphasizing the importance of Connectional Intelligence (CxQ) in leveraging diverse networks and relationships to drive value and innovation.
Arianna Huffington advocates for celebrating go-givers alongside go-getters, emphasizing that incorporating small acts of giving into our lives can enhance our health and well-being while fostering community support and mindful leadership.
Bill George emphasizes the importance of building a support team, including a trusted confidant, mentors of all ages, and a community group, to foster balanced leadership and ensure you have support during challenging times.
In this video lesson, Michelle Tillis Lederman discusses the causes of broken trust in the workplace, such as internal spying and micromanagement, and outlines steps for restoring trust, emphasizing accountability, communication, and patience.
Stephen Covey emphasized that trust is essential for effective communication and relationships, a view supported by Michelle Tillis Lederman, who outlines her 4 Pillars of Trust—Authenticity, Vulnerability, Transparency, and Consistency—as key to fostering genuine connections.
Michelle Tillis Lederman teaches that saying “no” can be done gracefully to maintain relationships while prioritizing self-care, emphasizing the importance of managing expectations and leaving room for future “yes” opportunities.
In a video lesson, Michelle Tillis Lederman offers strategies for making requests effectively in professional relationships, emphasizing the importance of considering the other person’s comfort and providing options, while also highlighting the benefits of the ask to facilitate a positive response.
In her video lesson, Michelle Tillis Lederman shares strategies for fostering meaningful connections in conversations, including asking open-ended questions, practicing active listening, identifying common interests, and gracefully exiting while maintaining positive energy.
Introverts, often drained by social interactions, can leverage their strengths in listening and approachability to network effectively, as Michelle Tillis Lederman suggests, by volunteering for roles, arriving early, and seeking assistance to foster connections comfortably.
Research indicates that social media can reduce loneliness and enhance professional networking when used to nurture relationships, and in a video lesson, Michelle Tillis Lederman shares strategies for effective online and in-person connections.
Canadian author Robin Sharma emphasizes the importance of relationships in business and life, while Michelle Tillis Lederman highlights that understanding your connector type can enhance professional connections, enabling you to achieve goals more effectively through various profiles ranging from emerging to global super connectors.
Michelle Tillis Lederman defines a connector as a relationship-focused individual, emphasizing that nurturing professional networks with the same intent as personal relationships can significantly enhance career development, allowing connectors to achieve their goals more efficiently.
Career advisor Gorick Ng shares four strategies to ease first-day jitters at a new job: research your workplace, build relationships early, volunteer to help, and actively ask questions to engage and learn.
Jon Acuff emphasizes that to seize significant opportunities, one must excel in smaller moments leading up to them, be prepared to act boldly, and leverage relationships for support during career transitions.
Jon Acuff emphasizes that while he’s not a financial planner, investing in your “career savings account”—which comprises relationships, skills, character, and hustle—can provide the stability needed to navigate career shifts and achieve success.
In this video lesson, former fighter pilot Guy Snodgrass shares three strategies for prioritizing tasks—using the Eisenhower Principle, identifying quick wins, and avoiding burnout—to enhance productivity in any profession.
TOPGUN graduate Guy Snodgrass emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network through genuine relationships and early connections, advocating for a mindset of generosity and trust to foster collaboration and mutual assistance.
In a video lesson, former TOPGUN trainee Guy Snodgrass emphasizes that success as a fighter pilot—and in life—relies on nurturing talent, passion, and personality, which together build credibility, sustain commitment, and enhance influence.
While the movie Top Gun epitomizes ’80s cool, the real TOPGUN program focuses on teaching vital lessons for managing the pressures of being a fighter pilot, as shared by Commander Guy “Bus” Snodgrass in his video lesson on career strategies.
Kieran Behan’s journey to the 2012 Olympics exemplifies resilience in the face of adversity, a theme echoed by Ginni Rometty, who emphasizes the importance of relationships and a positive attitude in overcoming life’s challenges.
In this video lesson, Nicholas Christakis discusses the importance of actively engineering professional networks to enhance career development, offering strategies like seeking diverse connections and facilitating introductions to optimize network structures for achieving specific objectives.
This class teaches the vital role of managing professional relationships and networks for career success, emphasizing trust, strategic connections, and effective communication, as highlighted by experts like Linda Hill, Nicholas Christakis, Adam Grant, and General Stanley McChrystal.
Jack D. Hidary, an entrepreneur in finance and technology focused on clean energy, shares strategies for maximizing serendipity through in-person networking, conference crashing, and online engagement to enhance value and foster innovation.