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CONNECTED
A Guide for Leading in a More Human Way
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BECOME the
LEADER
YOU’VE ALWAYS
WANTED to BE.
Good leaders get the job done, but great leaders inspire. They’re confident in their ability, compassionate with others, and clear about their mission.
Above all, great leaders care about the people they’re leading—and they show it.
In Connected, Jami Varela explains how to become an impactful leader with tested strategies and personal insight. She shares her journey in effective leadership, enabling new leaders on the fast track to success and helping veterans eliminate some of their own growing pains. You’ll learn how to trust your instincts, ask for help, identify blind spots and biases, and overcome the fear of giving and receiving feedback. To truly excel as a leader, building—and imparting—confidence, compassion, and connection is essential. Learn how to be authentic, utilize empathy, and create trust with this must-read for everyone ready to unveil their true selves in leadership.
See what readers are saying…
“Jami has a rare gift for understanding each person’s challenges and aspirations, and then developing creative strategies that unlock their full potential. Her genuine compassion and unwavering commitment to others’ success are truly inspiring, and her supportive presence creates an atmosphere of trust and collaboration that brings out the best in everyone around her.”
-Amie Leadingham, Master Certified Relationship Coach and author of A Woman’s Handbook to Online Dating
“Jami Varela has twice returned from life-threatening brain surgeries to reclaim a top position as national sales leader at a Fortune 500 company. She is also a dear friend. Connected is her candid narrative, meticulously crafted to unveil the intrinsic qualities of exceptional leadership, and full of digestible lessons on being a good leader, but also a better human.”
-Eric Hendrikx, author and writer (Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal)
“Jami has a natural knack for relating to and communicating with her team. She balances empathy with accountability to lead them to success year in and year out. I hope you enjoy the read as much as I have.”
-Lonny Ostrander, founder of PuzzleHR
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Meet the author…
Jami Varela has lived a life that testifies to the power of resilience, human connection, and unwavering determination in the face of adversity. At thirty, Jami secured her first real sales job and discovered a passion for the field’s potential. She was promoted to a leadership role within three years and joined the Paychex team in 2006. In her first year, she earned Rookie of the Year for her territory and received the prestigious Circle of Excellence award. Even while enduring a brain tumor and two craniotomies five years apart, Jami maintained her drive and adopted a mindset focused on possibilities rather than obstacles. She lives in Tustin with her husband, Carlos, and daughter, Ava.