Some of the most successful people in the world all have a secret power: their partnerships.
Our individualistic society has created a cult of self-interest. The result: fear division
and domination which has crushed our ability to relate meaningfully to each other and
diminished our ability to innovate and collaborate. Jean Oelwang founding CEO and Trustee of
Virgin Unite has interviewed over 60 business and life partnerships - including Desmond and
Leah Tutu and Ben and Jerry - revealing how to nurture relationships with depth and purpose.
These kinds of deep connections have a profound ripple effect on everything we do supporting
us to achieve more withstand anything and amplify impact. Enduring partnerships are the
foundation of a meaningful life as well as the backbone of any successful organisation. In this
book she unpicks the values that connect great partners offering practical tools for staying
in sync disagreeing respectfully and a blueprint for expanding small partnerships into
large-scale collaborations. Packed with wisdom to nourish the relationships that give us
strength and meaning Partnering is a call-to-action for individuals resisting individualism to
lead with purpose and impact.
