The Ripple Effect: Maximizing the Power of Relationships for Your Life and Business (Third Edition)

Discover, develop and create the relationships you truly need in your personal and professional life! In this revised and expanded third edition of The Ripple Effect: Maximizing the Power of Relationships for Your Life and Business, author Steve Harper offers even more tips and strategies for unlocking the amazing potential of your personal and professional networks. Provocative and practical, The Ripple Effect is filled with valuable strategies for both veteran and rookie connectors.

New chapters spotlight emerging social media strategies, how to network in these new COVID crazy times and ideas on how to engage your top connections in times of need. Learn to get what you really want by first giving of your time, your talent and your expertise. As you'll discover, the ROI of selflessness is truly astounding. The Ripple Effect will teach you how to: Create deeper, more meaningful relationships Use new social media sites like Facebook and Twitter to extend your connecting efforts online Avoid common networking mistakes, both online and in person Leverage your network to open new doors and create new opportunities Establish connection lifelines that will bail you out when things get really tough Painting a tantalizing picture of what business -- and life -- can be once you decide to put other people first, The Ripple Effect is an indispensable resource not only for executives, sales managers, customer service representatives and entrepreneurs, but for anyone who wants to leave this world a better place than they found it.

Steve Harper is the leading expert on deepening and strengthening the power of connections through a process known as Rippling. Steve s unique approach to how and why individuals, organizations and even our society can and must make intentional connection a priority is literally changing lives and impacting corporate bottom line dollars. A successful entrepreneur, professional speaker, author and business strategist, Steve has unlocked the secret to creating powerful, long-lasting connections that profoundly impact his clients. By building a strong network of referrals and repeat customers, Steve has honed his ability to foster client relationships into a leveraged system for achieving solid business success. That system is described in his book The Ripple Effect, as well as through his speaking engagements, customized coaching and various workshops. Learn more about what Steve can do for you and your organization at ripplecentral.com. In addition to Rippling, Steve owns and operates two software firms, Owner Insite, LLC and RS Planner, LLC (dba Facility Insite), where his Ripple ideas and strategies are changing the game in the software-as-a-service business. You can learn more at owner-insite.com and facility.com.