"Susan McPherson's depth, candor, and care position The Lost Art of Connecting as much more than a career guide; the book is a roadmap to unlocking a more meaningful life and enduring relationships. It is a must-read for all professionals.”
–Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO, Girls Who Code
"Not simply a tactical guide to connection, but a heartfelt manifesto about why it matters."
— Seth Godin, Author, This Is Marketing
“In today's tech-centric world, making meaningful connections really has become something of a lost art. Susan's insightful book is a must-read for anyone looking to put relationships back at the center of business, where they belong.”
— Shelley Zalis, CEO, The Female Quotient.
"Susan McPherson places human connection above all else; she's the ultimate authentic connector — and, lucky us, she's finally sharing how she does it. The Lost Art of Connecting is the book we need to get back to the authentic connections we’re craving.”
— Tina Wells, Entrepreneur, Advisor, Author
“Whether you are an executive, an associate or job-seeker, The Lost Art of Connecting is the handbook you need to cultivate meaningful relationships. McPherson infuses her guidance with humor, vulnerability and encouragement — it's a joy to read, and will forever change the way you think about networking.”
—Beth Comstock, Author, Imagine it Forward and former Vice Chair, GE
“Guided by a smart framework to offer support rather than asking to receive it, The Lost Art of Connecting provides readers a simple but profound paradigm shift for the way you develop strategic relationships in business and in your life.”
—Soraya Darabi, General Partner, Trail Mix Ventures
“As a seasoned tech executive, and now a six-year entrepreneur, I have experienced many moments of sheer pain running a startup and many moments of ultimate joy. When I reflect on my entrepreneurship journey so far, the moments of true joy are a direct result of me not being transactional, spending quality time with the generous and smart people who are already in my network, and genuinely asking how I can help them with whatever they are working on, with no expectation of anything in return. This is the whole premise of Susan’s brilliant and simple book. I cannot recommend this read enough especially for those who are a) entrepreneurs or b) people struggling to make real connections with like-minded humans through the computer screen.”
– Karen Cahn, Founder and CEO, IFundWomen
“The Lost Art of Connecting is extraordinary in how it draws a personal blueprint for any personality type - introverts, extroverts and everyone in between - to build meaningful relationships with your unique set of skills and experiences that will endure and thrive over the course of lifetime.”
- Alyssa Mastromonaco, NYT Best Selling Author and co-host of the Crooked Media podcast #Hysteria
“Meaningful connections are the only thing that matters in life. Susan’s new book helps you understand how to use technology and authenticity to forge deeper relationships in an increasingly disconnected world. Her real life, practical experience makes this book a truly helpful guide to forging business relationships that go beyond business.”
—Jean Oelwang, President & Founding CEO Virgin Unite, Founder of Plus Wonder
“Every business leader knows the value relationships bring to the table, but in our increasingly isolated world of Zoom chats, apps and platforms, how do we go about building those deep, meaningful relationships that stand the test of time. Serial connector and entrepreneur, Susan McPherson, shares her secrets on how to do just that in an encouraging, warm and unique way. The Lost Art of Connecting is must read.”
—Rebecca Minkoff, CEO
"Susan reminds us that the happiness we feel and the career success we achieve is dependent on the relationships that we cultivate. The Lost Art of Connecting is your roadmap to building deep, meaningful, and timeless relationships that lead to better life outcomes."
— Dan Schawbel, author of Back to Human, Promote Yourself, and Me 2.0
"Susan's insights on the power of listening, building trust and connecting to your higher purpose aren't just necessary for deepening your network. They're keys to building an enduring business and creating massive social impact. Every aspiring entrepreneur should read this book.”
–Tiffany Dufu, Founder and CEO, The Cru, and author, Drop The Ball
“For those who want to do good and make an impact in this world, Susan McPherson’s "The Lost Art of Connecting" is full of inspiration, personal anecdotes and expert guidance to help you achieve your goals by meaningfully connecting around a shared sense of purpose. “
–Jeremy Heimans, Co-Founder and CEO of Purpose and the co-author of New Power: How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World - and How to Make It Work for You