Ping

'Brimming with surprising insights and useful tips... the resource we need for making genuine connections' Adam Grant, bestselling author of Think Again How do you resolve a misunderstanding before it becomes a conflict? How do you build influence when you're not in the room? How do you create real connection when your team works apart? Drawing on award-winning Professor Andrew Brodsky's groundbreaking research, as well as real-world examples, Ping reveals: - The hidden strengths and weaknesses of every communication channel - When to email, message, call, meet - or let AI help - How to make memorable virtual first impressions - How to build trust, influence, and stronger relationships at a distance - How to negotiate, persuade, and solve problems through a screen Ping will change the way you think about every message you send. 'A must read for everyone who communicates online - in other words, everyone' Jake Knapp, co-founder of Google Meet and bestselling author of Sprint

Andrew Brodsky is a management professor at McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin and CEO of Ping Group. He is an expert in workplace technology, communication, and productivity. Andrew has received numerous research and teaching awards, including being chosen by Poets&Quants as one of the 'World's 40 Best Business School Professors Under 40.' He earned a PhD in organizational behavior from Harvard Business School and BS from The Wharton School. He lives with his wife and two rescue dogs in Austin, Texas.