1244: Do You Need a Friend at Work? by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Workplace Friendships, Social Connection & Professional Performance

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English - February 26, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - ★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Episode 1244:
In "Do You Need a Friend at Work?" by Dr. Jenny Brockis, the importance of cultivating friendships in the workplace is explored. Highlighting how these connections are not just beneficial for personal well-being but also significantly enhance professional performance and safety, Brockis underscores the role of workplace friendships in creating a thriving, engaging, and productive work environment.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/8/1/do-you-need-friend-at-work/
Quotes to ponder:
"Having a friend at work matters, and it’s about far more than having someone to gossip with. It matters because as humans we’re hardwired to connect."
"Our spirits lift when we're in the presence of those people we like and we believe like us back."
"Being a better human is about seeking ways to contribute and collaborate more, to nurture friendships and show kindness to each other."
Episode references:
Gallup Engagement Surveys: https://www.gallup.com/q12/
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 1244:

In "Do You Need a Friend at Work?" by Dr. Jenny Brockis, the importance of cultivating friendships in the workplace is explored. Highlighting how these connections are not just beneficial for personal well-being but also significantly enhance professional performance and safety, Brockis underscores the role of workplace friendships in creating a thriving, engaging, and productive work environment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2019/8/1/do-you-need-friend-at-work/

Quotes to ponder:

"Having a friend at work matters, and it’s about far more than having someone to gossip with. It matters because as humans we’re hardwired to connect."

"Our spirits lift when we're in the presence of those people we like and we believe like us back."

"Being a better human is about seeking ways to contribute and collaborate more, to nurture friendships and show kindness to each other."

Episode references:

Gallup Engagement Surveys: https://www.gallup.com/q12/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices