Strategic Connections: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Strategic Connections containing key details about the book.
What is Strategic Connections About?
“Strategic Connections” is a book that teaches how to build strategic relationships with people in order to achieve success in personal and professional life.
Smartphones, social media, and the Internet can only get a professional so far. At some point, the success of an organization will depend on face-to-face relationships, which means the isolated employees trying to do everything virtually will at some point have to fall back on the tried-and-true, essential skill of relationship building if they are going to survive in today’s increasingly collaborative workforce. Unveiling eight indispensable competencies for the new Network-Oriented Workforce, Strategic Connections provides practical advice anyone can use for building better, more productive business relationships.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Strategic Connections
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* The importance of building a strong network of strategic connections to drive success in business.
* The difference between transactional and strategic relationships and why the latter is more valuable.
* The role of empathy and active listening in building strong relationships.
* The benefits of creating a culture of generosity and giving back to others in your network.
* The importance of staying in touch and nurturing relationships over time.
* The role of technology in maintaining and strengthening relationships, and the dangers of relying too heavily on technology.
* The benefits of building a diverse network of connections with people from different backgrounds and industries.
Who is the author of Strategic Connections?
ANNE BABER co-founded Contacts Count, an international training firm, 24 years ago.
LYNNE WAYMON cofounded Contacts Count, an international training firm, 24 years ago. They are the authors of Make Your Contacts Count. ANDR’ ALPHONSO
ANDR’ ALPHONSO manages Contacts Count in Australia and India. JIM WYLDE is a Principal Consultant and Certified Trainer with the firm.
JIM WYLDE is a Principal Consultant and Certified Trainer with the firm.
Book Details
- Print length: 256 pages
- Genre: Business, Nonfiction/li>
Strategic Connections Chapters
Chapter 1:Commit to a New Networker Identity
Chapter 2:Take a Strategic Approach
Chapter 3:Envision Your Ideal Network
Chapter 4:Develop Trusting Relationships
Chapter 5:Increase Your Social Acumen
Chapter 6:Deepen Interactions
Chapter 7:Communicate Expertise
Chapter 8:Create New Value
Chapter 9:How to Develop and Support Your Network-Oriented Workplace
What do critics say?
Here’s what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: “We found the idea that you can have not just one, but four networks…to be a fascinating and useful refinement of the whole concept.” — Accounting Today
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you want to enhance your personal growth, I recommend checking out my list of favorite personal growth books. These books have played a significant role in my life, and each one includes a summary and takeaways to help you apply the concepts.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an impact-driven creator at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 life goals around the globe. Tal's journey and recent book, The Art of Fully Living, inspired him to found Elevate Society.
