The issue of loneliness and connection in the workplace is top of mind for many organizations today, as new studies continue to demonstrate the growing reach of social isolation.
Along with Yale New Haven Health System’s VP of Education Jay Morris, I recently had the opportunity to participate in Training Industry’s Business of Learning podcast. We discussed what’s driving the loneliness epidemic and how organizations can respond.
The UCLA neuroscientist Matthew Lieberman calls human connection a superpower that makes people smarter, happier, and more productive. It’s also a superpower for organizations that helps to produce sustainable superior performance. Isolation, on the other hand, produces the exact opposite results for individuals and organizations.
Join me on July 12 for a webcast hosted by ATD to discuss the research behind why connection is so critical and practical ways you can increase connection in your life and workplace.
| Date: | July 12, 2018 |
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| Time: | 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT |
| Event: | ATD Webcast: The Superpower of Human Connection and the Perils of Isolation |
| Sponsor: | Association for Talent Development (ATD) |
| Public: | Private |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
| More Info: | Click here for more information. |
Check out my new article in Government Executive on the perils of isolation and stress. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of the devastating effects of stress and isolation that I write about in the article, including that it’s harming their health and performance. The article is titled “You’re More Vulnerable to Isolation and Stress Than You Think.” If you know someone who may be struggling with this, please forward the article to them.
Recently, I had the opportunity to publish an article in Forbes on the rise of the loneliness epidemic and its antidote: connection. Read the article to learn seven practical ways to boost connection and fight loneliness in your organization.
Check out my new article in IndustryWeek about the Connection Culture that Ford Motor Company’s former CEO Alan Mulally developed. Mulally’s leadership and the culture he created boosted employee engagement, productivity and innovation, and ultimately led to the company’s miraculous turnaround.
Is your energy level lower than you’d like? Do you feel you’re not performing at the top of your game? Are you so busy that it has crowded out time to truly connect with trusted confidants? If the answer to these questions is “yes,” you may be suffering from the effects of the “silent killer” of individuals, and it may also be holding back your performance and the performance of your organization.
I recently had the opportunity to speak on The Small Business Advocate radio program hosted by Jim Blasingame. We discussed new research that indicates over half of Americans express a tendency toward loneliness and how companies can respond. Listen to our two-part conversation.
| Date: | May 22, 2018 |
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| Appearance: | Interview with Jim Blasingame on America’s Loneliness Epidemic |
| Outlet: | The Small Business Advocate |
| Format: | Radio |
Join me on May 30, 2018, for a complimentary webinar hosted by Terryberry. We’ll discuss why people and organizations need Connection Cultures to thrive and share practical ways to that you can begin to connect with others.
| Date: | May 30, 2018 |
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| Time: | 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT |
| Event: | Complimentary Webinar Hosted by Terryberry |
| Topic: | Creating an Engaging and Life-Lengthening Workplace Culture |
| Sponsor: | Terryberry |
| Public: | Public |
| Registration: | Click here to register. |
I had a great time sharing my story and thoughts on the importance of connection with the team at getAbstract. Read the full interview and don’t forget to slow down and connect with others this week.
| Date: | May 1, 2018 |
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| Appearance: | Interview with getAbstract: Slowing Down and Connecting with Others Is Good for You |
| Outlet: | getAbstract |
| Format: | Other |
