The Power of Connection: How to Become a Master Communicator in Your Workplace, Your Head Space and at Your Place

ALL SUCCESS IN LIFE IS BASED ON YOUR ABILITY TO CONNECT

Connection is a pillar that supports every successful person and every meaningful pursuit. The Power of Connection offers a fresh, modern and holistic approach to building, maintaining and improving your professional and personal connections through better communication, whether you′re in the boardroom, the living room or the classroom.

Filled with easy–to–apply proactive techniques and effortlessly consumed in one sitting, one flight, or one night, this guidebook will show you how to:

Whether you are a business leader, parent or in a loving relationship, The Power of Connection provides you with practical, real–world solutions for improving your performance, your relationships and your outlook one conversation at a time.

About the author ix

Acknowledgements xi

Foreword xv

Introduction xvii

1 Rules of engagement 1

2 Tune in before you broadcast 17

3 Adjust your personal programming 41

4 Become an active listener 65

5 Energy in motion 83

6 Building the reality bridge 99

7 Connect through courtesy and gratitude 117

Conclusion 141

Index 147

RIK RUSHTON is an international speaker, life coach and high–performance sports coach who works with individuals, corporations and multinational companies, sharing his success drivers with audiences across Australia and around the world.