Sea of Stories

Book description

The frantic pace and casual attitude of modern life have made real friendship a rare (and possibly endangered) experience. This stylish and elegant primer on making and maintaining authentic friendships throughout one’s life is the antidote: it shows how making true connections enhances one’s experience of life. The Art of Friendshipoffers fifty short essays presenting simple but effective “rules of connecting.” Recognizing that genuine connection comes in many forms, the authors offer practical, proven advice for today’s connectors: •how to create rapport, even in a crowd •how to follow up on a promising meeting •when to email, pick up the phone, send a note, or connect in person •how to maintain a long-distance friendship •how to transform an acquaintance into a friend Whether your goal is to start a new relationship, cement a developing alliance, or maintain and reinvest in a longstanding friendship, you will find these tips useful and easy-to-follow—no matter how busy your days. Illustrated with charming line drawings and featuring personal anecdotes that demonstrate just how the principles work together to create goodwill and genuine warmth, The Art of Friendshipwill enrich your life—and those of the people with whom you connect. Roger Horchowis a legendary retail mogul and the “connector” of Malcolm Gladwell’s book The Tipping Point. Sally Horchowis Roger’s daughter and a connector of the next generation.

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