Partnering
Forge the Deep Connections that Make Great Things Happen
$60.54
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
16 March 2022
Summary
The hidden superpower of great leaders? Deep connections.
Our individualistic society has created a cult of self-sufficiency. The result—fear, division, and domination, which has crushed our ability to relate meaningfully to each other in the workplace and diminished our ability to innovate and collaborate.
Jean Oelwang, president of Virgin Unite, has interviewed over 60 business and life partnerships—including Desmond and Leah Tutu, and Ben and Jerry—revealing how to nurture …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529146066 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1529146062 |
| Author: | Jean Oelwang |
| Publisher: | Ebury Publishing |
| Imprint: | Ebury Edge |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 16 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 390g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 155mm x 24mm |
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Partnering captures the magic of our partnership, and many others. One plus one = more done and more fun.
Partnering captures the magic of our partnership, and many others. One plus one = more doneand more fun.
* RICHARD BRANSON, founder of Virgin Group, and PETER GABRIEL, musician; cocreators of The Elders *Our partnership of over sixty-six years has made us who we are in this world and helped us to weather the atrocities of apartheid. Because of each other, our lives have been filled with love, joy and meaning. In Partnering, Jean brings to life the true spirit of Ubuntu. * ARCHBISHOP DESMOND and LEAH TUTU *Great relationships are the wellspring of happiness at home, success at work, and wisdom in life. Jean Oelwang is remarkably gifted at building them - she’s worked closely with many of the most dynamic duos of our time. Her book is filled with uplifting stories and practical takeaways for building stronger partnerships. * ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *Our seventy-five-year marriage has been the most important thing in our lives. Partnering highlights the secrets of enduring partnerships like ours. * JIMMY and ROSALYNN CARTER, thirty-ninth president and first lady of the United States of America and cofounders of The Carter Center *The relationships in our lives are one of the key ingredients to thriving in this world. Partnering reveals how we can nurture these essential connections. An important book for a disconnected world. * ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, founder and CEO of Thrive Global *If you want to do something bigger, something meaningful for others, read Partnering. * BEN COHEN and JERRY GREENFIELD, cofounders of Ben & Jerry’s *Partnering inspires us to reimagine our disconnected and divided world for the better. A practical blueprint for meaningful connections and successful collaborations. * MARY ROBINSON, former president of Ireland and chair of The Elders *This is a book about trust. The ability to trust others, and the ability to trust ourselves enough to be worthy of going on a journey with someone else. * SETH GODIN, author of The Practice *About The Author
Jean Oelwang
Jean Oelwang is the President and Trustee for Virgin Unite and Senior Partner at the B Team. She sits on the Advisory Council for The Elders and the Boards of the Carbon War Room, Ocean Unite, Ocean Elders and Just Capital.
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