Make Connection a Priority in Your Career and Life


The following is an excerpt from Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout. Why should you make connection a priority in your career and life. My coaching clients notice that as they begin to make connection a priority, they feel more engaged in their careers because they are happier and have enhanced energy. Every time he would leave me by myself at a moving job, someone would come by and say, &ldquo;Your dad is amazing!&rdquo; Talk about leaving a legacy.

This Skill Builds Strong Relationships


Strong Communication Builds Strong Relationships


It&#39;s not something that should come as a surprise: honing your communication skills will help you build stronger relationships. 	Don&#39;t ask &quot;why.&quot; Why puts people on the defensive, so try &quot;how&quot; and &quot;what&quot; questions instead. 

In addition to stronger relationships, improved communication skills can also have a very positive impact on your career.&nbsp;Communication is evolving rapidly and&nbsp;as many as five generations will soon be working together in the same job market. For example, most baby boomers prefer face-to-face communication.

Even Experienced Networkers Can Make Mistakes


Networking, both professional and personal, has become much more emphasized over the years. It&#39;s not just about collecting contacts, it&#39;s about developing mutually beneficial relationships. Are you doing everything possible to improve your chances of making quality connections. 
If you are interested in networking, then it&rsquo;s likely you are active on LinkedIn, the world&rsquo;s largest professional network by far.

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