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.
Kevin RockmannJul 15, 20207 minHigh Quality Connections in an Anti-Racist Reckoningguest post authored by Emily Heaphy I am a White person who has been learning about and working to be anti-racist for about 25 years. I...
BessOct 18, 20194 minFinding a place where everyone knows your nameOften, we think of beloved places as geographical locations—a city we grew up in, a café we frequent, maybe even somewhere we work. But,...
Kevin RockmannAug 23, 20191 minOwner / Player or King / Servant?I was struck in listening to the new 30 for 30 podcast series on the horrible racism of Donald Sterling the contrast between his...
Kevin RockmannJul 10, 20191 minI love Trader Joe'sA lot of what is so great about Trader Joe's comes from the fact that the company wants the creation of HQCs a central part of its...
Jessica MethotJun 20, 20191 minYou Share Brainwaves with Your Best FriendRecent research using fMRI to scan subjects’ brains while watching short videos show that the brains of close friends respond similarly.
Jane DuttonMay 31, 20192 minMake Mattering Matter!Chris Peterson, my wonderful former U of Michigan colleague was known for his phrase “other people matter.” Psychologists studying...
BessMay 17, 20193 minHigh-Quality mentoring: A rough around the edges approachIf you were to ask me to describe a “good” mentor, or one that engages in high-quality mentoring relationships, the words “warm”,...
Alexandra GerbasiMay 8, 20191 minI'm out of here...Turnover intentions and Work FriendsWe often think when people are going leave an organization, they might burn their bridges and break all of their social ties. A recent...
Beth HumberdMay 5, 20192 minYou Made My Day! Exchanges of Gratitude at WorkA few weeks back, upon picking up my first-grader son from his after school program, he shared a story with me: while playing outside, he...
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...
Kevin RockmannApr 9, 20192 minAfter the FallI was inspired after reading a climbing story - "After the Fall" - in the most recent Patagonia catalog (yes, an unexpected place for...
BessApr 8, 20192 minWhen and how should managers enable creative pairs at work?“Jeff and Sanjay…seem to be two halves of a single mind.” In organizations, it is not uncommon to find two people who enjoy working...
Shasa Dobrow RizaMar 19, 20192 minDo you want to "find" your calling?During the dark winter mornings at this time of year, you might think that if only you could “find” your true calling, heading out to...
Kevin RockmannMar 15, 20192 minExperiencing Trauma TogetherI was chatting with a friend of mine the other day about what drives high quality relationships in her workplace. She is a nurse and...
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...
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,...
Wendy MurphyFeb 18, 20192 minShared Courage: When friends go off the cliff with you Yesterday, I was skiing with friends, all parents of children in the same ski program, and I wanted to try a new trail. My daughter had...
Amy ColbertFeb 15, 20192 minWhat do we get from workplace relationships? The opportunity to giveThink about your best workplace relationship. What is this relationship like? What would life at work be like without this person? My...
Kevin RockmannFeb 14, 20191 minWhy should I care about relationships at work?Orgs care a lot about communication, but not so much relationships. That is, the modern organizational model is to give the employee the...