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DAVID L. BRADFORD

Connections with other people, not money or fame, are what really matter in all facets of life.

DAVID L. BRADFORD

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Relationships as Human Core Need

Relationships as Human Core Need

We are wired for connection. Positive relationships provide meaning, mental health, longevity, job satisfaction, and overall wellbeing.

Loneliness and isolation are detrimental. Nurturing relationships is thus essential.

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Cultivating Social Connections

Cultivating Social Connections

Proactively develop connections by finding common ground, asking questions, listening deeply, sharing yourself vulnerably, and following up.

True bonds require consistent investment and reciprocity over time.

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Improving Workplace Relationships

Improving Workplace Relationships

Strengthen work relationships by showing interest in colleagues' lives, discovering shared interests, providing support, mentoring newcomers, resolving conflicts quickly, and collaborating creatively.

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Deepening Personal Relationships

Deepening Personal Relationships

Enhance close relationships by reminiscing positively, expressing affection, celebrating milestones, trying new activities together, managing differences, and taking responsibility for growth.

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Developing Networking Skills

Developing Networking Skills

  • Effectively networking expands connections.
  • Contribute value, find shared passions, make introductions, avoid superficiality, follow up, and persist over time.
  • Build trust and help others.

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Communicating with Empathy

Communicating with Empathy

Listen deeply and ask thoughtful questions to understand others' perspectives before reacting. Validate feelings. Express appreciation. Avoid judgments and assumptions.

Communicate supportively.

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Balancing Vulnerability and Strengths

Balancing Vulnerability and Strengths

Open up judiciously and respond sensitively to create mutual vulnerability.

Also discuss positive experiences, dreams, interests, and strengths to build bonds.

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Resolving Conflict Productively

Resolving Conflict Productively

Address conflicts early, respectfully explain your perspective, hear the other out, apologize for overreactions, find solutions, compromise, forgive, let go and move forward.

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CURATOR'S NOTE

In Connect, David Bradford argues that human connection and relationships are the key to health, happiness, and professional success. He provides research and advice on improving all types of relationships.

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