Quotes about Connection

John W. Gardner observed, "If I had to name a single all-purpose instrument of leadership, it would be communication.

If you want to get your message across, you have to learn how to communicate in someone else's world.

The best way to become a person that others are drawn to is to develop qualities that we are attracted to in others.

The problems around us are not as crucial as the people.

The key to developing charisma: Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are in making them feel good about you.

Leaders gain credibility when they suffer with those they lead.

3. People buy into the leader before they buy into the plan.

Decide that People Are Worth the Effort:

Connecting has a lot to do with letting who you are influence everything you do."8

The common experiences you share with others don't have to be that dramatic (although adversity definitely brings people together). Anything you experience together that creates a common history helps to connect you to others.

The best way to become a person that others are drawn to is to develop qualities that we are attracted to in others. Just

If I went back to college again, I'd concentrate on two areas: learning to write and to speak before an audience. Nothing in life is more important than the ability to communicate effectively." Talent isn't enough. Experience isn't enough. To lead others, you must be able to communicate well, and connecting is key.