The Strategic Art of Connection for Organizational Success

The quality of connection to self and others directly impacts our well-being and our ability to flourish. (Klussman, Nichols, Langer, Curtin. 2020)

During my time as a Chief Human Resource Officer, connection was a key component of our corporate Culture Strategy.

Connection to colleagues.

Connection to one’s leader.

Understanding the connection of one’s work to the the mandate of the organization.

Our Strategy was purposeful. Multi-faceted. And it got results.

Increased engagement at all levels of the organization positively influenced business outcomes.

In 18 months we not only saw a statistically significant increase in overall engagement and enablement.

We saw a 19% increase in

“My leader has partnered with me to improve gaps in bringing our culture to life,”

and an 18% increase in

“I see a clear link between my work and our corporate vision.”

In the work I do now within the space of Red Chair and at Red Chair Ranch, I have the opportunity to talk with people in various industries and organizations.

What I hear and see are individuals and organizations that are running hard.

To stay competitive.

To be innovative.

To serve others within systems that are in need of repair.

This in and of itself can be good.

However, it can have detrimental impacts on people if we are not strategic in how we connect, engage, and collaborate.

To take time to gain clarity about ourselves, others, and the system in which we work.

Clarity allows us to create.

Solve problems.

Be innovative.

When we have clarity, individuals, teams, and organizations flourish.

Connection starts with ourselves and then extends outwards to others. The Red Chair Ranch herd is masterful at helping us do this important work.

Connection is not only a business and organizational imperative.

It serves individuals, families, and our society.

Enabling organizations to flourish with a ripple effect into their communities.

The space of Red Chair enables us to connect with ourselves and others, so we can live and lead with purpose, connection, and intentionality.

If your organization recognizes the value of investing in it’s people. If this has piqued your curiosity, please reach out to schedule a call to talk about how strategically facilitating connection can help you, the people in your organization, and your business outcomes.