BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
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THE POWER OF
AUTHENTIC CONNECTION — BY MARY KUREK Pres, Frontrunners Development, Inc. In the last few weeks, as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has escalated, I think the powerful presence of authentic connection has never been so impressively experienced worldwide. People who know people in Ukraine are banding together to bring support to needed areas. Former service members are joining up to help protect Ukraine. Charities are linking arms that never would have before, and celebrities around the globe are connecting to bring hope, food, and prayers. This is the stuff of miracles. When momentum drives motivation, it is easy to see authenticity come out in building instant relationships that likely never would have been possible before. But, what does authentic connection look like when you try to put that label on everyday business, governing, or nonprofit leadership? It can often look like
my network. I start with their backgrounds to
telemarketing, direct emails, and sales team
know why they came to be the person with
correspondence without even so much as
the mission they have today. The moment they
knowing the other person’s name...none of
start answering that question, I have begun
which is particularly human being centric.
my relationship with them. It’s personal...for both of us. And, it is the basis for everything
The simple answer to authentic connection is
moving forward - more connections - business
that it is a relationship, one that begins with
opportunities - sharing of resources - and
knowing who the other person is and what they
praises for good works. They become part
are about. In my work as a business developer,
of my partner community at that point and I
I utilize my media platform to interview people
literally count them. In fact, the experience of
from around the world that I want to have in
creating these relationships connects to my own
18 APRIL 2022 | ISSUE # 35
