Glad she cleared that up!

Posted on October 13th, 2005 by Keith Ferrazzi

Lisa Haneberg tells it like it is in the Boss's Day e-book that she and Jack Covert put together: Nine Lives of Leadership. Here's one bit that will catch your attention from Chapter 1, for which I'm the contributing expert. (You could probably guess Chapter 1 is all about relationships.)

"Intimate" is another word that makes some
people (and many HR professionals) uncomfortable. Let me just say it: When I
use the word intimate in this context, I am not talking about having sex!
Intimate business relationships are those that we create through deep and
personal conversations and partnerships. When we share our dreams, we are
becoming intimate. When we listen to someone's deepest frustrations and
challenges, the discussion is intimate. Anytime we speak or listen from our
heart and soul, we are intimately connected...

Get the new e-book at...

Link: 800CEOREAD: Nine Lives of Leadership

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