Despite all the talk in leadership circles of the need for kindness and connection, there are still some leaders who feel like that sounds like we are standing in a circle, holding hands, singing Kumbaya and has nothing to do with getting results. Some leaders even believe that taking time to really connect with people as human beings versus human resources actually detracts from results. Nothing could be further from the truth. Connection before content creates deeper understanding of people and issues, inspires engagement and leads to greater results for stronger impact….faster. What would it look like for you to connect with your teams, clients, family before jumping into the content of your agenda? What would it look like to understand another’s agenda first? How might that understanding influence a better result? Run the experiment.
……Through Connection
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About the Author: Gail Angelo
Gail Angelo is an ICF-certified coach and expert on Performance Addiction and its Antidote. She brings 30+ years experience to her clients as a results-driven strategy consultant, and catalyst for personal, professional and purposeful transformations. She is known for re-igniting the souls and passions of her clients by facilitating their ability to CONNECT deeply with their individual and organizational purpose, ENGAGE their greatest strengths, and realize maximum IMPACT. Gail works with corporate executives, high potential leaders, Fortune 100 companies, start-up and mid-market enterprises. Her practical approach to leadership and organizational development coaching, consulting and speaking is often referred to as “refreshing" by her clients. She calls it like she sees it. In her personal time, Gail loves spending time at the beach with her family, a good cup of coffee at sunrise and a really good laugh.
