Rockville Centre author Christopher Connors pens new self-help book

Christopher D. Connors, a Rockville Centre native and self-help author, is preparing for the release of his third book, “The Champion Leader,” which is set to hit the shelves on May 7.

His latest work, “The Champion Leader,” stems from his belief that everyone has the potential to be a champion for those around them, whether its family, colleagues or even themselves.

The book is dedicated in memory of his late father, who died in October 2022, and whose leadership qualities have inspired Connors throughout his life.

“He motivated us, he encouraged us, he coached us,” Connors said of his father. “He corrected and challenged us throughout our childhoods, education, and sports teams.”

The journey to becoming a published author was shaped by many diverse experiences. Connors is the father of three boys and a former college athlete turned high school basketball coach. He also has an extensive background in management consulting and program management, which he attributes for his advanced understanding of emotional intelligence.

By channeling these different facets of his life, he is able to provide a unique blend of leadership insights from both the sports arena and the corporate world.

“I learned along the way that it was the people that I was interested in and it’s truly about putting people first in business,” Connors said. “When people genuinely enjoy connecting with one another and believe in each other, it makes it that much easier to come together to achieve a mission, goals and incredible results. I knew I wanted to speak to audiences about the incredible power of emotional intelligence and how it can transform our lives, and how we can lead others to elevate them and transform their lives.”

Connors graduated from South Side High School in 1999 and always had an “itch and desire to have an entrepreneurial path.” He expressed that though enjoying the business world, his main love was for the people-oriented side.

By having one foot in the corporate world and another in the entrepreneurial world, Connors was able to experience the importance of human and personal connection. He explained that emotional intelligence is not just about overcoming adversity, but that it is crucial in finding yourself in life.

“My newest book is definitely more geared to a leadership audience, but there are still a lot of great items in there from a personal development standpoint that I think would be applicable to anybody,” Connors said.

Connors’ previous works, including his two earlier books “The Value of You,” and “Emotional Intelligence for the Modern Leader,” accompanied by his LinkedIn Learning course titled “Leading with Emotional Intelligence,” have garnered praise for their practical insights and actionable strategies.

While he now resides in Charleston, South Carolina, Connors maintains deep ties to the Rockville Centre community, where he was born and raised.

“I learned so much growing up with wonderful neighbors, friends and teachers about how to live with integrity and love,” Connors said.

With the coming release of his latest book, Connors said he remains committed to helping leaders elevate themselves and those around them through the principles of emotional intelligence and championing others’ success.

For more information or to pre-order his upcoming book, visit ChrisDConnors.com.