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This event is free and open to the public.
For our October Scholars’ Library, Jonathan & Dr Andrea Taylor-Cummings (Jamaica & Templeton 1989) will discuss their book The 4 Habits of all Successful Relationships'. In conversation, amongst other topics, Andrea & Jonathan will talk about their tips on how to be intentional in relationships, and what that means, how we can improve 'relational intelligence' and also ways to develop habits of success in all types of relationships.
Andrea and Jonathan's core message is about taking personal responsibility for recognising and unlearning the habits that are unintentionally damaging relationships, and learning and practising new habits that strengthen relationships on purpose, starting with four fundamentals for success. This message is particularly important for busy professionals under stress (like many in the Rhodes community) because default behaviours under stress and hurry are incompatible with doing relationships well – as evidenced by the all too high break-up rates. If we want to create strong, flourishing relationships with the important people in our lives – our life partner, our children, our work colleagues – we must radically transform the way we do relationships at home and at work so that we can thrive – as individuals, as families, as organisations, as a society.
You can obtain a copy of The 4 Habits of all Successful Relationships here
Dr Andrea Taylor-Cummings (Jamaica & Templeton 1989) has over 30 years’ experience as an organisation development consultant, specialising in relationship-centred behaviour change, creating inclusive cultures and “people” strategy. She has worked internationally (UK, Japan, Korea and Jamaica) in both the private and public sector, as a consultant with “big four” and niche consultancies, and as an entrepreneur. Andrea offers extensive experience in designing and delivering leadership / people development programmes for diverse, global audiences, using both live and online workshops to achieve clear business goals. Andrea is a Rhodes Scholar, holds a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science from the University of the West Indies, and both Masters and Doctorate degrees in Management Studies from Oxford University.
Jonathan (Jon) Taylor-Cummings has spent much of the last 30 years in professional service environments, helping both blue-chips (Credit Suisse, Bank of America Merrill Lynch) and start-ups (Redington) grow and develop corporate assets and client relationships to deliver a wide range of services across the banking, pensions and consulting sectors. He offers strengths in building client engagement, aligning operations and developing relationships. Jon holds a Masters’ Degree in Management Studies from Oxford University, a First-Class Honours degree in Electronic Engineering with Computer Science from the University College, London, and is a graduate of Seth Godin’s altMBA online leadership and management program.
Dr. Andrea & Jonathan Taylor-Cummings are recognised authorities on the subjects of relationships, marriage and improving Social Health in companies and communities, with numerous public speaking engagements, TV and Radio appearances, and press articles to their credit.
As city professionals and entrepreneurs themselves, Jon & Andrea have first-hand experience of the inevitable relationship challenges of high-stress careers and the pressures of living and working together 24/7. Their TEDx talk on ‘The 4 Habits of ALL Successful Relationships’ continues to resonate very strongly around the world with over 3 million views to date.
As founders of 4 Habits Consulting and UK registered charity Soulmates Academy Foundation, Jon & Andrea have a vision of ‘equipping everyone to thrive in relationships at home and at work by changing behaviours from habits that are unintentionally damaging relationships to habits that strengthen them, on purpose.
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Part of the Lifelong Fellowship portfolio, The Scholars’ Library is a monthly book talk series, where Rhodes alumni can come together to present, discover and debate their literary works. If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to Georgie Thurston at georgie.thurston@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk