Social intelligence is being aware of your own motives as well as the feelings of others, knowing what to do to fit into different social situations, and knowing what makes other people tick.
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with Jim Blasingame about the role that connection plays in reducing organizational risk. Listen to our two-part conversation.
| Date: | March 11, 2016 |
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| Appearance: | Interview with Jim Blasingame on Risk Management |
| Outlet: | The Small Business Advocate |
| Format: | Radio |
Why Edward Jones is Built to Last
4 Reasons to Lead with Questions
Most organization and team cultures today focus on racing to identify actionable solutions. The most effective leaders, however, take time to ask questions that get people to share their thoughts and feelings en route to identifying actionable solutions.
Over the years I’ve come to believe that rushing to a solution is often unwise and that the journey is as valuable as the destination. Here are four reasons why.
This April, I will be teaching a three-part webinar series on Connection Culture for HRDQ-U. In it, you will learn:
- Three types of subcultures in organizations;
- The six human needs to thrive;
- The five elements of a Connection Culture;
- Best practices of individuals who create Connection Cultures; and
- How to use the 100 Ways to Connect Coaching Guide
I hope to see you there!
| Date: | April 19, 2016—April 21, 2016 |
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| Event: | HRDQ-U Webinar Series on Connection Culture |
| Topic: | Connection Culture: Boost Employee Engagement, Productivity and Innovation |
| Sponsor: | HRDQ-U |
| Public: | Public |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
4 Ways “Connection Culture” Improves Risk Management
In recent years, organizational culture has been cited as a reason for managerial failures at organizations including General Motors, NASA, Nokia, and Volkswagen. Recently, I was asked if Connection Cultures reduce risks faced by organizations. The answer is “yes.” Below are four reasons why.
I’m excited to share that IMD, a top-ranked business school in Switzerland, has published my article “Leadership Insights of a Hostage Negotiator.” In it, I share lessons based on IMD professor George Kohlrieser’s experience using connection to successfully navigate difficult negotiations.
| Date: | February 3, 2016 |
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| Appearance: | Article Published by IMD |
| Outlet: | IMD |
| Location: | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| Format: | Other |
“Interview with Pat Farnack”
by CBS New York
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I enjoyed talking with Pat Farnack of CBS New York about how connection has a positive influence on our health and how to strengthen your connections in 2016. Listen to our full interview now.