Book Review: The Lost Art of Connecting
We don’t need more connections—we need better ones.
A while back, I picked up The Lost Art of Connecting by Susan McPherson, thinking it would be another book on networking. I was wrong.
This book isn’t about collecting business cards, optimizing LinkedIn messages, or working a room like a pro. It’s about something much more powerful: building relationships that actually matter.
McPherson introduces a simple yet transformative framework—Gather, Ask, Do—that shifts our mindset from What can I get? to How can I serve? She challenges us to approach connections with generosity, curiosity, and intentionality.
The biggest takeaway? Connection isn’t about what you need today—it’s about the relationships you nurture over time. It’s about showing up, listening, and offering value without expecting an immediate return.
In a world that often prioritizes speed and scale, this book is a reminder that deep, meaningful relationships will always be more powerful than a thousand surface-level interactions.
If you’re feeling disconnected—or if networking has ever felt transactional or exhausting—this book is worth the read.
Let’s bring back the lost art of genuine connection.
Have you read it?
