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Connected thoughts
Welcome to our blog! We hope you enjoy reading what's on our minds right now.
Most posts are written by Emily, The Connectors' founder, but occasionally you'll see some guest bylines.
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Connecting through Empathy
How a long-running tradition has a surprising effect on all of us
4 days ago
Building Bridges in Challenging Times
Connecting with “different” people helps us learn more about ourselves and each other
Apr 1
Cultivating Social Capital
Check out my RSA US spotlight on the importance of building authentic connections to break down barriers
Mar 30
These Skills are Anything but Soft
Why do we dismiss the parts of us that we need to succeed?
Mar 17
Bringing a Vision to Life
The most successful visionaries know how to authentically engage the right people and resources to move their ideas forward
Feb 25
Connecting When Life Throws You Curveballs
A month of laryngitis challenged me to get creative in cultivating and maintaining connections
Feb 6
Remote Work Isn’t Why Gen Z Struggles to Connect
It’s easier to blame technology than focus on the efforts we must make to forge connections
Jan 28
Vision, Illusion, or Delusion – how are you starting your year?
“A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.”
Jan 7
Being a Giver Doesn’t Mean Being a Pushover
You can be a giver with an abundance mindset without compromising your values or pushing yourself to your breaking point
Dec 10, 2024
The True Power of Gifting
Adopting a giving mindset will help you shift your mindset, attract new opportunities, and create value for both others and yourself
Nov 25, 2024
Helping Changemakers Forge Connections
Catch me on the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur podcast; plus registration now open for virtual workshops for individuals!
Nov 23, 2024
Are you Connecting or Collecting?
Too often, people focus on quantity over quality when trying to establish relationships and forge connections
Oct 28, 2024
5 Resources to Inspire New Connections
What’s getting my attention, expanding my mindset, and helping me forge new connections right now
Oct 15, 2024
When a Connection Falls Flat
Even the most hyperaware among us can misjudge a connection and find ourselves questioning our intuition
Sep 8, 2024
When Just Okay is Perfect
Stop letting perfect be the enemy of good to open yourself up to a whole new world of connections and innovation
Aug 14, 2024
Connections Help Us Live Longer and Healthier
Scientists confirm that connecting with others – on any level – can prevent diseases, leading to longer and healthier lives
Jul 29, 2024
Transactions versus relationships: why does this matter for my business?
Businesses earn customer loyalty by tapping into basic values and demonstrating them in a clear and authentic way.
Jun 24, 2024
Why Authenticity is More Important Than Ever
We are being bombarded with AI generated spam and tuning out as a result. How can you break through the clutter to get your message across?
May 22, 2024
Practicing What I Preach
Engaging others in your vision, especially when it’s not fully formed, will help you rethink your plan and uncover new next steps.
May 8, 2024
Hearing versus listening: Putting inherent bias in check
“One of the things that limits our learning is our belief that we already know something.”
Apr 24, 2024
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