Jessica MethotJul 24, 20203 minAs it turns out, we miss small talkIt is critical that organizations integrate opportunities for casual interaction into their remote working ecosystem.
John Paul StephensJun 22, 20204 minSharing experiences and emotions amidst racial unrestwith Douglas Lepisto, Western Michigan University This is a tragic and challenging time as our society reckons with race. The speed of...
John Paul StephensMar 19, 20202 minRelationship resilience in the time of COVID-19These are trying times for connections! Here in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the federal...
Jane DuttonJan 21, 20206 minSeeding High Quality Connections in the ClassroomCo-authored with Arne Carlsen and Sally Maitlis Many of us are teachers and professors. Our classrooms are rife with possibilities for...
Mandy O'NeillJul 27, 20191 min40 Seconds of CompassionSome of the most compelling evidence for the importance of caring and compassion comes from the field of healthcare. (In some ways, it's...
Jessica MethotJul 15, 20191 minTo Show Empathy, Stop Saying "At Least..."Dr. Brené Brown explains the difference between empathy and sympathy: “Empathy fuels connection; sympathy drives disconnection.”
Mandy O'NeillJun 28, 20193 minTaking care of business, the relational wayThere is a lot of talk about power and status coming out of top business schools. Classes with names such as “Paths to Power” abound. At...
Mandy O'NeillMay 29, 20192 minThe benefits of witnessing gratitudeNeed a way to build high quality relationships at work? Cultivate the expression of gratitude in your social network. Thanks to a series...
Jessica MethotMay 23, 20192 minTo Trust or Not to Trust: Having Mixed Feeling about your Boss Hurts your PerformanceFeeling Ambivalent About Your Boss Hurts Your Performance Even More Than Disliking Them.
Mandy O'NeillMay 1, 20193 minNature and nurture (and stress)Just 20 minutes of nature reduces stress hormone levels, a new study reveals. I read about this research while scrolling the news on my...
John Paul StephensApr 25, 20191 minKeep those feelings to yourself?I just came across this article about how to sound more emotionally intelligent. I was struck by the emphasis on suppressing most...
Mandy O'NeillMar 5, 20193 minCreating a Culture of Companionate LoveWhat can individual contributors do to create a culture of companionate love—comprised of affection, caring, compassion, fondness, and...
John Paul StephensFeb 27, 20192 minNew co-workers every day?Ever feel disconnected from those around you, even though you work with lots of people? Feeling a sense of connection to others has a...
Jessica MethotFeb 25, 20193 minThe Mixed Blessing of Work FriendsOur social networks are critical for success. We are embedded in webs of relationships that provide access to information, feedback,...