Connection Culture : The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work, 2nd Edition

Creating a thriving organization where employees feel valued, the environment is energized, and high productivity and innovation are the norm requires a new kind of leader who fosters a culture of connection within the organization. Connection Culture, 2nd Edition, is your game-changing opportunity to become that leader and to begin fostering a connection culture in your organization. Stop undermining performance and take the first step toward change that will give your organization, your team, and everyone you lead a true competitive advantage. Inspiring and practical, this book challenges you to set the performance bar high and keep reaching. Learn how to:

• Foster a connection culture.
• Emulate best practices of connected teams―from Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists to the creators of the award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton.
• Boost vision, value, and voice within your organization.

Published in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the book messages the authors' hope for post-traumatic growth; provides updated, research-supported theories about the relationship of stress and loneliness; and includes new examples and profiles of great leaders communicating during crisis.