718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel

Nov 12, 2018

Dan Schawbel, a New York Times bestselling author and workplace expert, dives into the crucial topic of human connection in a tech-driven world. He discusses how social media fosters superficial friendships while true relationships are vital for happiness and fulfillment. The conversation emphasizes the significance of workplace culture, emotional intelligence, and collaborative leadership. Schawbel also shares strategies to combat isolation and enhance personal interactions in both life and work, urging us to make meaningful connections amidst digital distractions.

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ADVICE

Put Phones Down in Meetings

Use technology to bring people together, not distract them in meetings.
Have people put phones away to fully engage and brainstorm during meetings.

INSIGHT

Value of Conflict and Diversity

Conflict and diverse ideas spark creativity and problem solving at work.
Leaders today should encourage collaboration and vision rather than command and control.

ADVICE

Hire for Attitude and Personality

Hire for personality and positive attitude over just skills.
Positive attitudes improve performance and are contagious among coworkers.

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HUMAN CONNECTION IS THE MOST POWERFUL.
We have thousands of “friends” on social media.
But how many people could you actually call in a time of need?
Technology is becoming a larger and larger part of our life, but it’s causing us to be more isolated.
We have to work hard to continue to build actual human connections.
Otherwise, life has no meaning.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about all the ways that technology is affecting us in the workplace with a friend who has done tons of research on the subject: Dan Schawbel.
Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, Fortune 500 consultant, TV personality, keynote speaker, career and workplace expert & startup advisor. His mission in life is to support his generation from student to CEO.
Dan says that we have to use technology to create more face-to-face interactions.
The more people form relationships at work, the more collaborative and happy they will be.
So get ready to learn how to create more connection in the workplace and in life on Episode 718.
Some questions I ask:
Why don’t people build better relationships at work? (13:59)
What do you think every work environment should have? (18:33)
What is the ideal workweek? (27:27)
Why is it hard to find good people to hire? (34:14)
What could you be doing better at in your company? (37:56)
How do you deal with employees who are entitled? (40:37)
In this episode you will learn:
Why it’s important to have a good work environment (13:05)
Why companies should have therapists in-house (17:25)
What you should have everyone do in a meeting (19:24)
Why you should hire for personality (23:17)
How AI is going to affect the workplace in the future (24:05)
The four things everyone is looking for in a job (29:20)
The number one way to have a healthier work environment (36:29)

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