Connect Deeper
5 Questions to Ask That Will Build More Meaningful Relationships
Published on 27. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-940498-49-2 (ISBN)
Description
Are you tired of feeling lonely in a crowded room? Do you scroll through hundreds of "friends" online, only to feel a deeper sense of disconnection? In a world of fleeting interactions, it's easy to feel like you're missing out on the one thing that truly matters: authentic connection.
If you're ready to move past superficial relationships and build a life filled with true, lasting bonds, this book is your guide.
In CONNECT DEEPER: 5 QUESTIONS TO ASK THAT BUILD MORE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, authors Richard L. Godfrey and Christine Lavulo reveal a simple yet powerful framework to transform your interactions. You'll learn to:
Go beyond small talk and ask the questions that really matter.
Understand the "BE Tools" for fostering genuine connection.
Manage one-sided relationships and set healthy boundaries.
Cultivate deeper, more joyful relationships that last a lifetime.
Stop feeling a million miles away from the people you care about most. It's time to build the kind of relationships that bring you joy, purpose, and a sense of belonging.
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Persons
Richard Godfrey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Avec-me (WITH me), a consultancy dedicated to helping individuals, leaders, and teams build stronger connections that fuel positive energy, drive results, and reduce conflict.With more than 40 years in leadership and personal development, Richard has coached Fortune 100 CEOs, senior military commanders, government leaders, and frontline teams across industries including automotive, finance, healthcare, aviation, and public administration.The author of nine books on the link between relationship strength and performance, Richard has also co-authored and ghostwritten international bestsellers with Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Amazon, and Times of London award-winning authors. He has collaborated with leadership icons such as Dr. Stephen R. Covey, Stephen M.R. Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Hyrum W. Smith, and developed over two dozen training programs for organizations including the U.S. Marine Corps, General Motors, UnitedHealthcare, Bank of America, and the Governments of Canada and Saudi Arabia.Richard and his wife, Heather, live in Utah and cherish their nearly 45 years of marriage, two children, and beloved granddaughter.