Vital Friends
The People You Can't Afford to Live Without
Gallup research shows that having a best friend at work makes you seven times more likely to be engaged. This book identifies eight vital friendship roles and why strong social connections are as essential as diet and exercise.
What this book actually does
Vital Friends proves that the quality of your relationships directly impacts your engagement, happiness, and success. It challenges the lone-wolf mentality with compelling data.
Gallup research showing that having a best friend at work makes you seven times more likely to be engaged.
From Builders to Navigators, discover the eight types of friends that fulfill different needs in your life.
Challenges the lone-wolf mentality with data proving that strong social connections are as essential as diet and exercise.
Helps you identify your friendship strengths and understand what you offer to the people around you.
Invest in your Vital Friends
Discover the power of the eight vital friendship roles and strengthen your most important relationships.
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