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Jun 2022
7m 36s

How to be more connected at work

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Feeling connection at work really matters. It grounds you, it makes you feel part of an ecosystem, it provides space for collaboration and informal learning. Connection has been tough lately. Teams are struggling—they’ve never met in person or even haven’t seen each other in years, or they’re doing the hybrid thing but the workplace is emptier and just doesn’t feel as connective. Let’s talk about small steps we can each take to turn up that connection dial.

Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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