Do you want to be more successful, earn more, and possibly make the world a better place at the same time? You may be able to do all of that by exploiting the power of weak ties–not the people you know well, but people who […]
“One of the most critical skills for the future of work and life will be the ability to build relationships and rapport—and to do this quickly and over distances. Our relationships with others are the lifeblood of our happiness and fulfillment.” Hear from Forbes’ Tracy […]
Explore all things relationship-building by Brene Brown, American professor, author, and podcast host. Dive into podcasts and articles about a variety of topics like boundary-setting and leaning into vulnerability to enhance human connection.
“Every professional needs strong business relationships to be successful. These relationships include interactions and connections you build with colleagues, peers, and other stakeholders.” Read what Harvard Professional Development’s Lian Parsons writes about how you can leverage relationships to enhance and enrich your professional development […]
If you’re struggling with how to be fully connected in your life and feel joy and acknowledge beauty and also fight for the things that we need to fight for right now, check out one of our favorite podcast episodes, Accessing Joy and Finding […]
In this podcast conversation from Ten Percent Happier, American journalist Dan Harris and Marissa King, Professor of Organizational Psychology, talk about: how your social networks impact your mental health; how, when it comes to social networks, quality and structure are more important than quantity; […]
Did you know that having friends at work makes you up to 7x more engaged at work? In this MindTools article, you’ll learn why it’s important to have good working relationships, how to build and maintain them, and even find ways to work with […]
The world is constantly changing. From new technology to ways of connecting with people to innovative approaches to the work that we do, there is always something new to be learned! In this thorough piece from McKinsey & Company, authors Lisa Christensen, Jake Gittleson, and Matt […]
In this Happenstance podcast, Wake Forest alumna Lauren Mahomes Cerney (’12) shares how she has capitalized on opportunities that have come her way and utilized her community to help navigate career choices. Lauren discusses failure, taking chances by saying yes to new opportunities, and […]
Do you have friends at work? For many employees, the pandemic and remote work have made relationship-building with colleagues more challenging than before. Check out this article from Forbes about how to cultivate friendships at work and the positive benefits that result from these […]
