The Art of Connection

Conjungere ad solvendum is Latin for connect before solving. Creativity and leadership pioneer Michael Gelb developedthis motto because in teaching and facilitating innovative thinking for decades he's discovered that the most powerful catalyst for inspiring creative breakthroughs, and for translating those breakthroughs into sustainable innovations, is to guide people to connect with one another first, before trying to solve a problem. When people connect, when they are attuned, in rapport, they are much better at generating, and implementing, new ideas. The Art of Connection is a guide to creating, and maintaining, genuine rapport with others. Connection is the key to building relationships, resolving conflict, and making creative dreams come true. Gelb outlines seven skills distilled from decades of practical experience. They are all timeless, but they are also especially timely, and most essential for leaders now. Each chapter includes illustrative stories, relevant scientific research, and practical exercises to help readers apply the skills in their life now.