For the last year and a half, I have been working on a book about social courage and connection. My goal is to shine a spotlight on leaders who make deep investments in others.

 

I am interested in how connectors lead and how they use social courage to take the initiative in building relationships. The people I have interviewed across the country meet four criteria.

 

They are:

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• Highly successful in their careers,

• Well known in their industry,

• Exemplifying the ten attributes of a connector,

• Using communication skills to change and save lives

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I am so inspired by the leaders I have met and the legacy they create by deeply investing in relationships. Wow! What amazing conversations we have had.

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 HOW CANCER GAVE ME THE PURPOSE

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The epiphany to write this book has been percolating for a long time. When I lived in Texas for thirty years, I led an advocacy and fund-raising initiative in partnership with the largest cancer center in Dallas. It was a tremendous honor to engage with survivors, the medical community, and many committed donors to make a difference in the lives of those dealing with a cancer diagnosis. I saw then that building strong relationships with patients and their families changed outcomes.

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Having cancer myself made me more of a connector. Through that challenging time fourteen years ago, I learned connection is a leadership style. And it can be taught.

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 WHY YOU SHOULD READ MY BOOK

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If you want to learn how to be a better connector, my book will teach you. I can't wait to share the connection lessons from the leaders I have interviewed for the book. They offer a road map for how you can use social courage, both professionally and personally, to build more impactful relationships and change your life. Stay tuned!

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