Connect First

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A #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller that topped the charts on Amazon, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and Porchlight and captured the prestigious Axiom Gold Medal for business writing, Connect First is a blueprint for forging stronger connections—at work, and in life. 

In a time of constant technology-based connections, why do so many of us feel isolated and undervalued at work? What we’ve lost track of is a basic, yet critical, element: Organizations are run by people, and people run on emotions. Strong relationships are the bedrock of lasting success, meaning, and joy at work. 

In Connect First, Melanie presents 52 actions to create a deeply rewarding work life by connecting to yourself, your organization, and the world at large. The advice is science-based and actionable—and includes many of the powerful techniques she shares with  top company leaders. You will learn how to:

  • Establish respect and make others feel valued

  • Engage all of your senses to create a truly inclusive culture

  • Grow loyalty by making it about them―your coworkers

  • Resolve conflicts by remaining curious and open with others

  • Fight fear (and prepare for the future) by stepping outside your comfort zone and experimenting with new ideas

  • Deepen your impact—and joy—by living your values and leading the change

Discover why Fast Company called the book “Game Changing.” And others, from CNN to Forbes to Oprah—found Connect First a must read.

 
 
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Chris McCarthy
“Melanie cracks the code on how to tap into our humanity in order to influence others, be successful, and live a fuller life.”
Chris McCarthy
“Melanie cracks the code on how to tap into our humanity in order to influence others, be successful, and live a fuller life.”

Chris McCarthy,
President and CEO MTV Entertainment Group

“Melanie cracks the code on how to tap into our humanity in order to influence others, be successful, and live a fuller life.”
Brooke Baldwin
“This book is full of brilliant, actionable items that we can ALL do to connect, be better employees, and be better humans.”
Brooke Baldwin
“This book is full of brilliant, actionable items that we can ALL do to connect, be better employees, and be better humans.”

Brooke Baldwin,
CNN Anchor

“This book is full of brilliant, actionable items that we can ALL do to connect, be better employees, and be better humans.”
Cory Haik
“Melanie, in her practical, empirical, and honest approach, has offered us the antidote for our time: Being human is a workplace superpower.”
Cory Haik
“Melanie, in her practical, empirical, and honest approach, has offered us the antidote for our time: Being human is a workplace superpower.”

Cory Haik,
Chief Digital Officer, Vice Media

“Melanie, in her practical, empirical, and honest approach, has offered us the antidote for our time: Being human is a workplace superpower.”
Kim Scott
“Connect First is a treasure trove of actionable techniques you can use every day to build strong relationships and ensure that you do the best work of your life.”
Kim Scott
“Connect First is a treasure trove of actionable techniques you can use every day to build strong relationships and ensure that you do the best work of your life.”

Kim Scott,
New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor

“Connect First is a treasure trove of actionable techniques you can use every day to build strong relationships and ensure that you do the best work of your life.”
Peter Rose
“There is something for everyone: Graduates starting their first jobs, newly promoted managers, and veteran CEOs. I only wish I had this wise advice at the beginning of my career.”
Peter Rose
“There is something for everyone: Graduates starting their first jobs, newly promoted managers, and veteran CEOs. I only wish I had this wise advice at the beginning of my career.”

Peter Rose,
Senior Advisor, Blackstone and Vice Chairman, Sard Verbinnen

“There is something for everyone: Graduates starting their first jobs, newly promoted managers, and veteran CEOs. I only wish I had this wise advice at the beginning of my career.”
Wellington Nogueira
“Melanie is a provocateur of innovation. In Connect First, she holds up a mirror that allows us to laugh, learn, and alter our behavior. She reconnects us to our most human desire—to experience and spread joy.”
Wellington Nogueira
“Melanie is a provocateur of innovation. In Connect First, she holds up a mirror that allows us to laugh, learn, and alter our behavior. She reconnects us to our most human desire—to experience and spread joy.”

Wellington Nogueira,
Founder, Doutores da Alegria (Doctors of Joy), Brazil

“Melanie is a provocateur of innovation. In Connect First, she holds up a mirror that allows us to laugh, learn, and alter our behavior. She reconnects us to our most human desire—to experience and spread joy.”