The Power of Connection

Written By Katie Goar

I’ve been encouraging my team to schedule a 15-minute virtual coffee chat with someone they don’t normally work closely with. No agenda, just a simple invitation to talk, listen, and get to know one another a little better.

After a decade in this role, these truths continue to guide me:
Communication builds trust.
Collaboration grows from relationships.
And connection fuels the culture we all depend on.

I invite you to join in.

Reach out to a colleague you admire, someone new to your network, or a teammate you’ve lost touch with.

Offer 15 minutes of pause, and you may be surprised by the revelations that unfold from one micro moment convo.

In a world that moves fast, taking time to connect is one of the most powerful leadership habits we can cultivate.

Katie Goar

Katie Goar started with Quadel in 2007 and began leading the company as president in 2015. She leads Quadel with a special focus on customer service and has shifted the company’s corporate culture, resulting in excellent client service. Katie brings decades of affordable housing experience, having held a mayor-appointed position in city government, a top-level management role within a public housing authority and provided portfolio oversight for 60,000 multifamily units before leading Quadel, a nationwide affordable housing consulting and training organization.

https://www.katiegoar.com/
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