New World of Work:  Video on or off?

New World of Work: Video on or off?

Over the past two years, we’ve come to rely heavily on using video in our meetings with others. Interestingly, research suggests that video is helpful for some types of interactions, and less so for others. It can actually impair our ability to focus, think, and...
New World of Work:  Belonging

New World of Work: Belonging

The past two years have highlighted how important it is to feel we belong. Today we look at why belonging is so important, and 3 simple ways to increase this experience each day. Our brains want to belong. In fact, they need to belong. Even the slightest sense of...
Hardwiring Habits: Listening

Hardwiring Habits: Listening

What habits are you hardwiring each day? This blog series shares research-based ideas about habits worth your attention so you can be more effective, feel happier and live your best life. As socially wired human beings, we perform best when we feel secure and that we...
Building Belonging

Building Belonging

Our brain is wired for belonging, and we crave it like food and water.  Research shows we are strongly motivated to remain connected and in good standing with our social group. But what happens when we are forced apart and aren’t physically able to interact? The pain...