Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection

Social Chemistry will utterly transform the way you think about 'networking'. Understanding the contours of your social network can dramatically enhance personal relationships, work life and even your global impact. Are you an expansionist, a broker or a convener? The answer matters more than you think....

Conventional wisdom would have us believe that it is the size of your network that matters: how many people do you know? We're told to mix, mingle and connect.

But social science research suggests otherwise.

The quality and structure of our relationships have far greater impact on our personal and professional lives. Our relationships with friends, family, co-workers, neighbours and collaborators are by far our greatest asset. Yet, most people leave them to chance.

In this ground-breaking study, Marissa King, professor of organisational behaviour at Yale, argues that there are strategic ways in which we can alter our relationships for a happier and more fulfilling life. With new understanding, this audiobook can help listeners to see how they can harness the power of their networks in their personal relationships, at work and to create a better world.