The Human Connection

Building a High-Performance Culture Where People Feel Seen, Heard, and Valued

Published by Advantage Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

In today’s workplace, culture is no longer a soft skill. It is the decisive competitive advantage.

In The Human Connection, enterprise transformation advisor Anthony E. Tuggle challenges conventional leadership thinking by proving that organizational culture drives performance. Drawing from more than twenty-five years at AT&T, where he led teams of up to thirty thousand employees, Tuggle reveals how leadership development, workplace trust, and psychological safety directly impact employee engagement strategies and high-performance teams.

Through candid storytelling, Tuggle shares pivotal moments:
  • Confronting a manager’s misconduct early in his career
  • Realigning a failing Kansas City leadership team during a mandatory Saturday reset
  • Guiding thirty thousand employees through a global shift to remote work during COVID

He also shares his private journey through a kidney transplant and how revealing his vulnerability reshaped executive leadership skills and corporate leadership coaching approaches within his teams.

Readers will learn practical tools including the GROW coaching model, the LEAP framework, the 3×3 Check-In, and alignment diagnostics that strengthen organizational culture and team alignment. These strategies are designed for immediate application across industries.

For executives, managers, HR leaders, and emerging decision-makers, this book provides a clear blueprint: when leaders build environments where people feel seen, heard, and valued, performance accelerates naturally.

Culture is not a department. It is the engine.

About The Author

ANTHONY E. TUGGLE is an enterprise transformation advisor and corporate culture strategist with more than two decades of executive experience. Having led large-scale teams across operations, sales, and customer experience, he specializes in helping organizations build trust-centered environments that improve retention and performance. His work focuses on emotional intelligence leadership, team alignment, and measurable engagement strategies. Through coaching and keynote speaking, Anthony equips leaders with practical tools that strengthen both culture and results.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Advantage Books (September 29, 2026)
  • Length: 204 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798891884243

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"Working with Anthony E. Tuggle has been nothing short of transformative. As a leader, Anthony possesses that rare combination of vision, authenticity, and genuine care for people that sets him apart in today’s corporate landscape. What strikes you immediately about Anthony is his ability to see potential in others before they see it in themselves. He doesn’t just manage teams—he elevates them. Through his approach, he creates an environment where every team member feels truly valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work. This isn’t leadership by mandate; it’s leadership by inspiration. Anthony E. Tuggle is the kind of leader every organization needs and every professional hopes to work with."
Venessa Hairston
Former President, AT&T Georgia

"From day one, Anthony Tuggle has led with selflessness, knowledge, and inspiration. He sets the gold standard for mentorship and empowering others to reach their fullest potential. He pours his time, wisdom, and energy into the success of his protégés, always putting their growth first. Anthony’s mentorship is not just guidance—it’s a legacy of leadership, excellence, and genuine care for others."
Terry Hall
Senior Director, Cox Communication

"I found Anthony to be focused and working hard to get good results. What I like about Anthony the most is his ongoing mentoring and giving back to folks. He’s always trying to help others succeed and I think that is an extremely important part of leadership."
Andy Geisse
Operating Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners

"Anthony is a true example of selfless leadership and unwavering resilience. His journey—from overcoming significant health battles to dedicating himself fully to the growth and success of others—has left a lasting impression on me and countless others. He consistently puts others before himself, mentoring with purpose, passion, and humility."
Keri Hissim
Executive Leader, Revenue Optimization, AT&T

"Anthony is a seasoned leader whose depth of experience makes him one of the few people I turn to when facing strategic decisions. He works in a highly collaborative way by aligning teams around shared goals to drive optimal performance. His rare ability to transform complex data into a compelling narrative enables executive teams to quickly grasp the insights they need to act decisively."
Vikash Khatri
Executive Vice President, Afiniti

"Anthony Tuggle is a phenomenal mentor and an inspiring leader who embodies true servant leadership—not just in words, but in action. He leads with integrity, compassion, and strength, earning the deep trust of peers, partners, and clients alike. Anthony is not only a wise advisor and a relentless fighter for what’s right, but also a genuine friend."
Lindsay Hua
Senior Vice President of Technology

"Working with Anthony has elevated both my personal and business life. He taught me the value of professionalism, negotiation, and leading through action. His guidance has inspired me to set higher standards, embrace challenges as opportunities, and always strive for excellence in everything I do."
Patrick Delisser
President, Omni Worldwide Productions

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