You, no doubt, have your own behaviors and ideas of how being an effective connector works for you.
When Cindy and I decided to collaborate on this project, we had no idea who would write what, what kind of response we’d receive and if we’d get enough ‘submissions’ to make this 42 Rules publication a viable resource for the reader. We faced a blank sheet of paper, not sure how we would ever pull this off, who to ask and if we could really pull this off! To our delight and amazement, we did pull it off. We are thrilled with the results. By assembling great minds with great ideas/strategies, this book has surpassed all expectations. Our contributors selflessly offered their expertise on what makes connection work for them and provided insights we could not have done on our own. As with any labor of love, we combined time and talent to make this a stand out, one of a kind resource. We hope you agree and will not only read the rules in any order of your choosing, but also choose to implement them in your daily life.
Of course, we hope the journey doesn’t stop here. You, no doubt, have your own behaviors and ideas of how being an effective connector works for you. Those we’ve shared are only a sampling of what is possible. After all, connecting is the center of all of our lives. No one chooses to journey alone. Life is meant to be shared. Joy is in the shared journey. It’s those opportunities we say “yes” to the people we meet or invite along the way, and the “ah ha” moments that awaken us to a new way of looking at something familiar. Our journeys continue day to day, as one experience follows another. The journey embraces people who impact us, circumstances and changes we can’t control, the choices and decisions we make and the effect of those actions over time. How we conduct ourselves and the value we place on our relationships determine the quality of our life. What rules/ideas/strategies you choose to implement—ours and yours—will serve as the platform from which you create meaningful and effective connections.
The majority of the contributing writers for ‘42 Rules for Effective Connections’ are part of a national organization called The Joy of Connecting®. It’s a non-membership, national community of women who meet monthly to share resources, expand and strengthen relationships and foster business for themselves and for others. Their rules are the basis of this book. Writing a book together has solidified our community and enriched our lives beyond the words conveyed. I hope you, too, will choose to consider being an author or collaborating with others to share your ideas with those who will be eager to learn from you as well. Both Cindy and I would welcome hearing from you, our readers. Please consider dropping us a line on how one or more of our rules has impacted your life or a rule you’d like to offer that we could share with others. You may contact Cindy at CindyElsberry@gmail.com and Bonnie at Bootgirl@TheJOYofConnecting.com.
Consider registering for our gift to you at http://www.TheJOYofConnecting.com—an e-book called: ‘Y.O.U.: Set a High Standard for Being Human.’