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Partnering – Why it Matters and How to Do it with Jean Oelwang

Partnering – Why it Matters and How to Do it with Jean Oelwang

Published 3 years, 10 months ago
Description

Jean Oelwang spent years working with some of the most successful partnerships. Their technical skills or expertise were not their most important trait. She tells Kevin they all had the superpower to forge deep connections, to truly partner to make themselves better. Her research found six degrees of connection common to the most significant partnerships of any type: business associations, romantic partners, friends, and family.

Key Points

  • In this episode, Jean shares the importance of partnering. 
  • She discusses the 6 degrees of connection with emphasis on Celebrating Friction and Magnetic Moments. 
  • She talks about the importance of building connections virtually.

Meet Jean

  • Name: Jean Oelwang 
  • Her Story: Jean Oelwang is the author of Partnering: Forge the Deep Connections That Make Great Things Happen. She is the President and Founding CEO of Virgin Unite and a B Team Leader. She sits on the Advisory Council of The Elders and on several boards including RMI, Just Capital, and Virgin Unite.
  • Worth Mentioning: Jean is the co-founder of Plus Wonder, a not-for-profit initiative inspired by her passion for the power of partnerships of all kinds. Before
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