The Lost Art of Connecting, Susan McPherson
The Lost Art of Connecting, Susan McPherson
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The Lost Art of Connecting
The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships

Author: Susan McPherson, Jackie Ashton

Narrator: Susan McPherson

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/31/2021


Synopsis

Networking is often considered a necessary evil for all working professionals. With social media platforms like Linkedin, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at our disposal, reaching potential investors or employers is much easier. Yet, these connections often feel transactional and agenda-driven, leaving professionals feeling burnt out and stressed out.

Instead, we should connect on a human level and build authentic relationships beyond securing a new job or a new investor for your next big idea. To build real and meaningful networking contacts, we need to go back to basics, remembering that technology is a tool and more than just a means to an end. We need to tap into our humanity and learn to be more intentional and authentic.

As a "serial connector" and communications expert, Susan McPherson has a lifetime of experience building genuine connections in and out of work. Woven together with helpful tips and useful advice on making the most out of every step, this book draws on McPherson's own experience as a renowned "serial connector," as well as the real life success stories of friends and clients. Filled with humor, humility, and wisdom, The Lost Art of Connecting is the handbook we all need to foster personal and professional relationships that blur the lines between work and play—and enrich our lives in every way.

About Susan McPherson

Susan McPherson is a serial connector, seasoned communicator, and founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact. She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships. Susan has twenty-five-plus years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications, speaking regularly at industry conferences, and contributing to the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes. She has appeared on NPR and CNN, and has been featured in USA Today, the New Yorker, New York magazine, and the Los Angeles Times. Susan is a Vital Voices global corporate ambassador and has received numerous accolades for her voice on social media platforms from Fortune Magazine, Fast Company, and Elle Magazine. She resides in Brooklyn.


Reviews

Published: March 30, 2021 McGraw Hill I received a copy of this book for free, and I leave my review voluntarily. Meet Susan. She's one of the best connected people in the social good world. Whether she's speaking at industry events, writing for business publications or hosting a McPherson Memo Live So......more

QUOTES Page vii Connecting comes down to one simple question "How can I help?" --asking this question in any meeting, any introduction--any moment--immediately narrows my focus on how I can be of service and support others. Page 5 ...it's okay to have interactions that feel awkward. We can learn from e......more

Incredible book about the power of connection, networking and building community to help you achieve your dreams. Easy and clear with simple to follow tips and tricks!......more