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Stunning in its simplicity, revolutionary in its impact, Completely Connected is the profound made practical. It's not just about connecting with others though your relationships will never be the same. It's not just about connecting with yourself though that's where it all starts.In this book, Rita Marie Johnson shares the Connection Practice®, a unique method for connecting with ourselves and others that is supported by scientific research and testimony from people around the world. The practice has boosted the social and emotional intelligence of over 40,000 students in Costa Rica and won the Ashoka Changemakers Innovation Award: Building a More Ethical Society, out of 79 projects in 32 countries.Johnson discovered that the synergy of connecting mind and heart, feelings and needs, and insight and empathy maximizes our social-emotional intelligence, builds resilience and enhances performance. The Connection Practice is now being used by individuals, schools, businesses, and organizations to enhance personal well-being, reduce conflicts and bullying, improve communication and collaboration, and boost performance. Completely Connected: Uniting Our Empathy and Insight for Extraordinary Results lays out the key features and benefits of the Connection Practice -- and it tells the touching, inspiring story of how Johnson came to discover it. Johnson began teaching the practice in 2003 and found that it works for people of all ages from all walks of life. She has taught it to Central American leaders, rectors of universities, CEOs and their staffs, health professionals, public school teachers, troubled junior high students, adults with brain injuries, parents with challenging kids, idealistic college students and the list goes on. The fruits of this practice inspire hope in everyone it touches. The goal of Connection Practice in schools is to prevent bullying and resolve conflicts creatively. In business, the implementation of Connection Practice increases rapport and accelerates innovation. Wherever the Connection Practice is initiated, it builds cooperative cultures. Johnson's vision is a world where every person practices the art of connection and passes this gift on to the next generation. Through the vivid examples she shares, she spells out exactly how that vision can be realized. This book will inspire you with its how-to for personal and global change as you: - achieve maximum creativity for problem solving - build your social and emotional intelligence resulting in solid self-esteem - increase rapport and deepen connections, leading to a sense of belonging - prevent or resolve conflicts in a way that brings people closer Features: - scientifically based explanations of how the Connection Practice works to create more harmonious and productive lives - ideas on how the Connection Practice can improve relationships and performance in schools, businesses, government, nonprofits and at home - plenty of first-person accounts of how the Connection Practice changed lives - Book study guide - full-color illustrations of the Connection Path and more informative materials
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