The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower

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Dianne Olvera

The Power of Connection

Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower

Dianne Olvera

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Dianne Olvera
31 March 2025

Communication studies; Society & culture: general; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

Unleash the Power of Your Words to Transform Lives

Imagine the profound impact you'll have when every interaction leaves others feeling respected, confident, and valued in their abilities.

By mastering the art of intentional communication, you'll discover how to:

Empower others by cultivating empathy and understanding. Listen before passing judgment. Ask insightful questions rather than waste time with directives. Break through communication barriers with even the most reserved individuals. Recognize how positive, negative, and impulsive remarks influence others' self-esteem. Develop strategies that lead to lasting interpersonal success. Establish boundaries that promote the mutual expression of knowledge and purpose. Use eye contact to reinforce your message. Use the last word or concept to facilitate change. Foster open conversations that help others enhance their self-awareness, boost their self-esteem, and build leadership skills.

Dr. Dianne Olvera has shared this transformative technique for over four decades, grounded in her vast experience as a university professor, researcher, international diplomat, educational therapist, wife, mother, partner, and grandparent. In today's media-driven world, she believes self-awareness is the foundation of true self-esteem.

When you integrate the information in her book, you will help others change their lives by using their unique differences to become self-sufficient, empowered, and successful leaders.

When you integrate the power of connection into your life, you can help others change their lives by using their unique differences to become self-sufficient, empowered, and successful leaders. Why wait? Start today to change your life and the lives of those around you!

By: Dianne Olvera
Imprint: Dianne Olvera
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 154g
ISBN: 9798992062106
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 31 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Dianne Olvera was married to a diplomat, and they both worked at the United States Embassy in Argentina and Mexico. They were in Argentina when the country was engulfed in a climate of fear as the government transformed into a military dictatorship under Jorge Rafael Videla. The regime conducted what it referred to as the ""Dirty War,"" during which anyone suspected of opposing it could vanish without a trace. Communication was cautious, and life was filled with fear and uncertainty. Living and working in Argentina during that time shaped her understanding of ""the language of power,"" fear, and a deeper appreciation for human dignity.After completing their duty in Argentina, they were assigned to Mexico to fulfill their diplomatic responsibilities under President José López Portillo. Initially, things seemed more stable than they had been in Argentina, but by the early 1980s, everything changed as oil prices collapsed and Mexico fell into a deep financial crisis. Economic uncertainty created significant tension, and individuals seeking asylum in the United States approached them. Life was challenging under these circumstances, and they had to learn to navigate their interactions with others in a way that upheld their dignity and honored the values of the United States, even while facing unsafe and uncomfortable situations. Inspired by these experiences, upon her return to the United States, she sought to understand the importance of language in our lives and dedicated the next twelve years in graduate school at the University of Arizona to exploring all aspects of interpersonal communication. She realized that we all possess inherent power and must learn to harness it. Thus, the title of her book reflects diagnostic and diplomatic secrets: ""The Power of Connection: Understanding Individual Differences to Uplift and Empower"" will open new doors that will positively change our interpersonal interactions.