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Why Workplace Belonging Matters

You can't take the fundamental human need to belong away from someone's soul.

How to Lead with Curiosity in Turbulent Times

Bridging differences isn't about persuasion, or even about building consensus, it's about seeking to understanding someone else's perspective.

How to Build Better Relationships at Work

Instead of trying to add team building time to an already packed schedule of wall-to-wall Zoom meetings, build personal connection time into your existing meetings.

How to Have a Thrive Interview

In the age of burnout, Exit interviews and Stay interviews are not enough. Here's why your company should have Thrive interviews.

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Ode To The Convener

If you are someone like me — a convener, enabler, community builder, curator, connector, social catalyst, experience designer, facilitator, movement builder — do not listen when people tell you your work is bullshit or that your job title makes it sound like you’re unemployed. Keep going. Your work is real work. Your work matters. Your work matters more than you know.