You and We - by Jim Ferrell (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In the style of his previous bestselling books, Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace, Jim Ferrell brings readers another story-this time illustrating how lasting success, more than ever before, will depend on maximizing our uniquely human ability to connect with one another. For executives seeking to strengthen the relational fabric of their organizations, as well as all those interested in overcoming the countless conflicts our society faces today, You and We is an essential guide to mastering the art of connection that will empower you to unite, lead, and drive meaningful, lasting change"--

Book Synopsis

National Bestseller

Rethink work, life, and leadership from a relational perspective, and open up never-before-seen opportunities in your companies and communities to heal the rifts threatening societies around the world.

True leadership is rooted in the ability to deeply connect with others. Understanding the dynamics of human relationships is essential in order to thrive--and even just survive--in today's world of work.

Jim Ferrell brings readers another story in the style of his previous bestselling books, Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace--this time illustrating how lasting success, more than ever before, depends on maximizing our ability to develop strong personal relationships.

You and We is a culmination of all Ferrell has learned over his years of researching, training, and mentoring leaders to transform organization ecosystems. Readers will learn to:

• Think relationally rather than individualistically
• Identify and measure their connectivity levels with people inside and outside of work
• Map and score the relational field of their organizations
• Assess and measure the connectedness of their organizations across the four dimensions of behavior, attitude, structure, and community
• Break through surface-level interaction and foster deep connection
• Eliminate silos and overcome division in their communities

For executives seeking to bring out the best in their organizations and communities, You and We is an essential guide to mastering the art of connection that will empower you to unite, lead, and drive meaningful, lasting change.

Review Quotes

"This book will forever change how you think about life and leadership."

--Adel Al-Saleh, CEO, SES

"You and We is a tour de force on the relational nature of reality and what that means for management, politics, and personal relationships. I read it in awe and will no doubt join Jim Ferrell and others in promoting the book's ideas as part of my calling for the rest of my life."

--Avraham (Avi) N. Kluger, Professor of Organizational Behavior, Hebrew University Business School

"Every so often, a book becomes a mirror and a map--reflecting who we are and showing who we might become. You and We is that rare guide. Reading it moved me. Challenged me. Made me wish I'd written it. Don't just read this book. Let it change you. Disruptive. Profound. Practical. Brilliant."

--Whitney Johnson, CEO, Disruption Advisors, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Smart Growth

"You and We is revolutionary. It is the most significant book about human relationships written in the past two decades. At a time when the world is tearing apart, the ideas and principles in this book are the key to solving our most intractable interpersonal, intersocial, and international crises."

--Chad Ford, International Conflict Mediator and Author, Seventy Times Seven and Dangerous Love

About the Author

Jim Ferrell is a bestselling author and founder of Withiii Leadership Center. Prior to founding Withiii, Jim was the longtime managing partner of the Arbinger Institute. He has written multiple blockbuster books, including Leadership and Self-Deception, The Anatomy of Peace, and The Outward Mindset, and his publications have sold many millions of copies around the world. Jim has degrees in economics and philosophy and is a graduate of Yale Law School. Over his nearly three decades as a thought leader working with corporate and governmental leaders, Jim has developed a reputation as one of the world's great innovators in the areas of leadership, culture change, conflict resolution, communication, and interpersonal connection.