In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jason Levin, Founder of Ready, Set, Launch and author of Relationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch. In the conversation, Jason Levin talks about the power of building authentic relationships and the importance of deep connections in the workplace. Jason also shares the importance of strengthening weak ties, reconnecting with dormant ties, and how to do it well. Jason also talks about social media's impact on how we form and maintain relationships and how to use it well. Finally, Jason lays out strategies for leaders to build a greater connection with and among team members.    Some highlights:- Jason Levin on recognizing the impact of relationships early on- The importance of depth in relationships and how to achieve greater depth- Jason Levin shares a systematic approach to reconnecting with dormant ties- The self-imposed barriers to reaching out and how to remove them- Jason Levin on how leaders can use the art and science of relationship building to enable greater collaboration in their organizations- The power of connections and building a stronger social networkBooks Mentioned:The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm GladwellTo Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant Connect with Jason Levin:Ready Set Launch WebsiteRelationships to Infinity: The Art and Science of Keeping in Touch on AmazonJason Levin on TwitterJason Levin on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:https://mahantavakoli.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/More information and resources are available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:https://www.partneringleadership.com/Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website