As it turns out, we miss small talk
It is critical that organizations integrate opportunities for casual interaction into their remote working ecosystem.
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John Paul Stephens
- Jun 22, 2020
- 4 min
Sharing experiences and emotions amidst racial unrest
with Douglas Lepisto, Western Michigan University This is a tragic and challenging time as our society reckons with race. The speed of...
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John Paul Stephens
- Mar 19, 2020
- 2 min
Relationship resilience in the time of COVID-19
These are trying times for connections! Here in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with the federal...
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Jane Dutton
- Jan 21, 2020
- 6 min
Seeding High Quality Connections in the Classroom
Co-authored with Arne Carlsen and Sally Maitlis Many of us are teachers and professors. Our classrooms are rife with possibilities for...
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Mandy O'Neill
- Jul 27, 2019
- 1 min
40 Seconds of Compassion
Some of the most compelling evidence for the importance of caring and compassion comes from the field of healthcare. (In some ways, it's...
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Jessica Methot
- Jul 15, 2019
- 1 min
To Show Empathy, Stop Saying "At Least..."
Dr. Brené Brown explains the difference between empathy and sympathy: “Empathy fuels connection; sympathy drives disconnection.”
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Mandy O'Neill
- Jun 27, 2019
- 3 min
Taking care of business, the relational way
There 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...
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Mandy O'Neill
- May 29, 2019
- 2 min
The benefits of witnessing gratitude
Need a way to build high quality relationships at work? Cultivate the expression of gratitude in your social network. Thanks to a series...
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Jessica Methot
- May 23, 2019
- 2 min
To Trust or Not to Trust: Having Mixed Feeling about your Boss Hurts your Performance
Feeling Ambivalent About Your Boss Hurts Your Performance Even More Than Disliking Them.
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Mandy O'Neill
- Apr 30, 2019
- 3 min
Nature 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...
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John Paul Stephens
- Apr 25, 2019
- 1 min
Keep 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...
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Mandy O'Neill
- Mar 4, 2019
- 3 min
Creating a Culture of Companionate Love
What can individual contributors do to create a culture of companionate love—comprised of affection, caring, compassion, fondness, and...
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John Paul Stephens
- Feb 27, 2019
- 2 min
New 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...
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Jessica Methot
- Feb 25, 2019
- 3 min
The Mixed Blessing of Work Friends
Our social networks are critical for success. We are embedded in webs of relationships that provide access to information, feedback,...
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